Today we publish our latest policy report on the lessons learned from the UK’s Ukraine response, produced in partnership with @neighbourlylab & Opora. Read our new report and explore our findings and recommendations here👇 redcross.org.uk/about-us/wha…

This research shines a light on the experiences of people in the UK facing socioeconomic disadvantage, who have lived through devastating flooding. It reveals a stark reality: those least able to cope with the impact of flooding are often the least able to access support. ⬇️

As climate change increases the frequency and intensity of severe weather events in the UK, the risks are growing. Our new report shows that the ability to prepare for, respond to and recover from flooding is not experienced equally by all communities. ⬇️

British Red Cross Chief Executive, Béatrice Butsana-Sita, responding to yesterday's National Emergency Alert test announcement - as set out in the UK Government Resilience Action Plan. Read more here: bit.ly/4eGnBAH

Alex closes by highlighting the value of a compassionate and trauma-informed system which helps people to recover, rebuild and integrate their lives in the UK. Our report, 'We want to be strong, but we don't have the chance', further addresses this: bit.ly/3Ylauhu

He went on to note that people seeking asylum often find themselves left 'out of sight' in unsafe or isolated accommodation. This can adversely affect their wellbeing. Improved safeguarding and clear accountability structures are key to addressing this, he says.

Alex began his contributions by stressing the importance of ensuring people seeking asylum are supported to feel safe and treated with dignity when living in asylum accommodation. This includes vulnerability screening when a person first enters the asylum support system.

Great to welcome @kaukabstewart to our Refugee Service office in Glasgow this morning! The @scotgov Minister met our operational team + members of @VOICESNetworkUK to hear about refugee family reunion integration priorities and the range of service we offer in her constituency

Displaced Ukrainians and their families urgently need more support:

Today the #HWAlliance has published a new report, exploring its successes and the impact it has had in developing inclusive health and care policy. Read in full here 👇 nationalvoices.org.uk/public…