Chagos Islanders Action Committee

11/04/2024

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/support-for-chagossians-how-to-get-uk-government-support

The UK government funds some projects as part of its commitment to support Chagossians wherever they live. This page explains how you can access this support.

15/03/2024

Relationship red flags you shouldn’t ignore ☝️

Do any of these red flags sound familiar? 🚩

Sometimes red flags are hard to see, and some may seem small, but being aware helps you spot the signs that trouble could be ahead.

This is where a scheme called comes in.

Clare’s Law is a free scheme where you can request information from the police to find out if the person you’re dating/in a relationship with has a history of abusive and controlling behaviours.

And Clare’s Law is confidential, the person you ask us about will not know you’ve requested information about them.

Click the link in our bio to see how to use the Clare’s law scheme.

If something doesn’t feel right – trust your instincts and consider a Clare’s Law application. Knowledge is power in deciding whether the person, is really someone you want to be with.

14/03/2024

March is Endometriosis Awareness Month.

Endometriosis is a condition where tissue similar to the lining of the womb starts to grow in other places, such as the ovaries and fallopian tubes.

Find out more about the symptoms and treatment options here ➡️ https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/endometriosis/

14/03/2024

14/03/2024

It’s World Kidney Day.

Symptoms of kidney cancer may be similar to those of less serious conditions, such as urinary tract infection (UTI) or kidney stones. Although it’s unlikely you have cancer, it’s important to get your symptoms checked.

We have more information on the range of symptoms to look out for here ➡️ https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/kidney-cancer/

14/03/2024

Crawley Wellbeing is providing a free 12-week weight management programme for South Asian Women. (New programme starting in April)

Sessions are led by lady fitness trainers. Coaching and resources available in Urdu, Tamil, Gujarati and English. Including weekly exercise and nutritional topics.

This is a popular Free 12 week programme held at K2 Crawley.

For more information see: https://crawley.westsussexwellbeing.org.uk/topics/healthy-eating/weight-off-workshop-wow

Don’t delay contact us today on 01293 585317

14/03/2024

The UK Government has changed its rules on financial support for higher and further education for students studying in England. The changes will benefit Chagossians.



Chagossians with British citizenship moving to England will now be entitled to a range of support on arrival, including:



Home fee status, making it cheaper for Chagossians to attend universities
Tuition fee support, enabling Chagossians to take out a loan from the Student Loans Company to pay for tuition fees at universities
Adult Education Budget funding, enabling Chagossians to study a range of adult education courses, including English language courses, for free
Apprenticeship funding, enabling Chagossians to benefit from the Government’s support for apprenticeships


Prior to the rule changes, Chagossians would have needed to live in the UK for at least 3 years before becoming eligible for support.



The rules around maintenance support to help meet the cost of living while studying at university in England remain unchanged. To be eligible for maintenance support, Chagossians with British citizenship will normally need to have lived in the UK for 3 years before the start of their studies.



The changes will benefit Chagossians from academic year 2024/25 (beginning in September 2024).



The changes are recorded in The Education (Student Fees, Awards and Support) (Amendment) Regulations 2024.


Education is a devolved matter in the UK, so the rules in Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland differ.



Guidance on gov.uk for Chagossians will be updated shortly to reflect these changes.



You can find more information about higher education, further education, and apprenticeships on gov.uk



Please share this update with your networks,



Kind regards,



FCDO – Chagossian Policy team

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12/03/2024

The Leader of the Council, Councillor Michael Jones, has written to six government departments to urge them to take decisive action to address Crawley’s housing emergency.

The council declared a housing emergency in February due to unprecedented temporary accommodation demands facing the town. Councillors unanimously requested that a letter be written to Ministers to voice their increasing concerns at the scale of the predicament facing the borough, as well as many other areas across the country.

https://crawley.gov.uk/council-information/news-and-events/latest-news/2024/council-calls-government-address-housing-emergency

Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities Department for Work and Pensions - DWP Home Office Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) HM Treasury

10/03/2024

05/03/2024

Learn over a cuppa about developing a space where people with different neuro conditions and their carers can meet, chat and support each other.
Parkinson's UK Horsham Branch Parkinson's UK Maidenbower Community Centre MPCC - Maidenbower Park Community Club Crawley Borough Council Crawley Observer Crawley News

05/03/2024

Do you want to increase your knowledge and feel more confident in the subject of self-harm?
West Sussex Mind and YMCA Downslink Group will be delivering a series of FREE self-harm webinars for professionals and volunteers who support children and young people who self-harm. These webinars are continuing from the previous self-harm learning networks’
The webinar will cover:
- The basics of self-harm knowledge
- What it means and who it affects
- The impact for workers
- Strategies, resources and signposting

Book your free place here - https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/self-harm-learning-webinar-tickets-794051719067?aff=oddtdtcreator