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Blog | Supporting people leaving detention in the NACCOM network
Since the 2024 General Election, we’ve seen a sharp escalation in enforcement activity aimed at increasing returns, with the Government boasting that they have achieved the highest removal rates of migrant and diaspora communities since 2018. According to their most recent statistics, the Government has removed 24,000 people since the general election with plans to spend between £179m and £392m over seven years on a “comprehensive service” to return those with negative decisions on their asylum claims. Neglected by these figures and headlines is the reality of what this process entails, and the harm caused to individuals targeted. One [...]
News | Launching our latest Impact Report
We’re proud to share our latest Impact Report, which highlights our work over the past 18-months to end destitution in the UK’s asylum and immigration system. The report outlines NACCOM’s key achievements and areas of impact, showcasing how we’ve strengthened and supported the network through: ➡️ The Community Research Programme, led by our volunteer lived experience research group ➡️ Network development initiatives and capacity building ➡️ Our work in policy, advocacy, and research ➡️ Increased reach through media and communications Together, these insights and achievements reflect the power of collective action in tackling destitution and creating a more just [...]
Blog | People who are initially refused asylum are slipping through the cracks: Urgent reform is needed
Refugee homelessness increased at an alarming rate in 2023-2024. According to official government statistics, homelessness among people leaving asylum accommodation rose by 251%. Not only is this hugely traumatic for new refugees, but frontline services are feeling the impact too, with NACCOM members accommodating nearly double the number of refugees in 2023-24 than in the previous year. However, whilst much attention has been given to the challenges faced by people leaving the asylum system following a positive decision, less attention has been paid to the experiences of those initially refused asylum, many of whom are currently in the asylum appeals [...]
Statement | Our response to the introduction of the new Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill
On January 30th the Labour Government published its Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill – the fourth major piece of immigration legislation brought in by successive Governments in just three years. We’ll be working with our members and partners to scrutinise the Bill in the coming weeks, to understand and highlight its potential impacts on our network and the people our members support, and to campaign for amendments to ensure that the Bill doesn’t push people into homelessness and destitution. Bridget Young, NACCOM’s Director, shared some initial reflections; “Whilst we welcome some of the steps taken by the Government [...]
of people who were referred to or made enquiries to member organisations this year (600/735 people) were facing street homelessness
Latest Blogs
Blog | Supporting people leaving detention in the NACCOM network
Since the 2024 General Election, we’ve seen a sharp escalation in enforcement activity aimed at increasing returns, with the Government boasting that they have achieved the highest removal rates [...]
Blog | People who are initially refused asylum are slipping through the cracks: Urgent reform is needed
Refugee homelessness increased at an alarming rate in 2023-2024. According to official government statistics, homelessness among people leaving asylum accommodation rose by 251%. Not only is this hugely traumatic for [...]
Joint blog | Home – A place for Everyone; collective solutions for change in Northern Ireland
Home – A place for everyone During Homelessness Awareness Week (4th to 11th December), NACCOM partnered with the Law Centre NI and Housing Rights to host an event exploring [...]