The Mental Health Foundation – Scotland’s charity for the prevention of mental ill-health – has warned that Serco’s plan to evict 300 asylum seekers will exacerbate trauma and anxiety disorders among one of Scotland’s most vulnerable communities.
Read : Mental Health Foundation Scotland condemns asylum seeker forced evictionsThe Mental Health Foundation Scotland is today (6 February) shining a spotlight on its mentoring scheme, which pairs Scotland’s refugee and asylum-seeking communities with employers, equipping them with the life skills, confidence and opportunity to make a full contribution to their new home – as well as fostering social connections and boosting their mental health.
Read : Charity "mentoring scheme" gives Scotland's refugees the skills to flourishA new mentoring project for refugees, which was recently launched in Scotland, is calling for volunteer mentors to get involved.
Read : New mentoring scheme for refugees launched in Scotland