Not so straightforward:the need for qualified legal support in refugee family reunion
July 2015
British Red Cross research report reveals a lack of legal support is keeping refugees from their families – and it’s leaving people stranded in dangerous conditions.
Putting the wheels in motion: Assessing the British Red Cross short-term wheelchair loan
June 2015
Our research report Putting the Wheels in Motion illustrates various reasons why people need a short-term wheelchair loan and shows the positive impact they have on people’s lives.
The ‘Move on’ period: An ordeal for new refugees
August 2014
The British Red Cross supports around 6,000 destitute refugees and asylum seekers each year. One in five have refugee status. Our report, The move-on period: an ordeal for new refugees, uses qualitative and quantitative data to understand why many new refugees are at particular risk of destitution when switching from asylum support to mainstream benefits or employment and makes practical recommendations for how the system can be improved.
The Azure Payment Card: The humanitarian cost of a cashless system
July 2014
The Azure card is given to refused asylum seekers who are destitute and taking all reasonable steps to return home but are unable to for reasons beyond their control. The report, The Azure payment card: The humanitarian cost of a cashless system, uses qualitative and quantitative data to explore how well the card works. It concluded that the card and section 4 support does not allow asylum seekers to meet their basic needs and live with dignity.