Updates
The Facts: Information About Refugees And Asylum Seekers
Challenging Misinformation About People Seeking Asylum In recent years, public discourse around people seeking asylum has become increasingly polarising and shaped by myths, stereotypes, and misinformation. This webpage is intended to provide objective, factual information commonly raised and circulating misinformation. People seeking asylum are individuals fleeing persecution, conflict, or danger in search of safety and […]
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eVisas – what you need to know
UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) are developing a digital immigration system. This means they are replacing physical documents with an online record of people’s immigration status. This is known as an “eVisa.” The documents being replaced are: Click here for information on eVisas, including:
Modern Slavery
Whilst many people would consider slavery a thing of the past, tragically it still takes place in the UK today. It’s crucial we can identify modern slavery effectively to take steps to end the practice, and to provide care and support to victims. What is Modern Slavery? Modern slavery is a form of exploitation where people have control […]
Right to remain toolkit
Right to Remain works with communities, groups and organisations across the UK to provide information, resources, training and assistance to help people to establish their right to remain. Particularly useful is the Right to Remain Toolkit which is a practical guide to the UK immigration and asylum system. It’s free and publicly accessible and offers detailed and […]
Library services and membership
Overview Libraries across Devon and Torbay are delivered by Libraries Unlimited. There are 50 libraries and four mobile libraries across Devon. A full list of libraries can be found here. Mobile libraries visit hundreds of small towns and villages across rural Devon with schedules available to view here. How libraries support new arrivals Public libraries are the […]
Service Privacy Notice
Return to Homepage Devon County Council is registered as a ‘data controller’ under the Data Protection legislation as we may collect and use information about you as the service user. We hold your information so that we can provide public services to you. This notice explains how we collect, use, and share your information. We […]
Online “Lunch and Learn” session with the Afghan Bridging Hotel Team, 8 November from 12.30pm to 1.30pm
Join Kerry, Jeannie, and Paul (DCC Migration and Resettlement Team) for a BYO Lunch and Learn session. 8 November 2023 on Teams, from 12.30pm to 1.30pm. Find out about their work in Devon providing wraparound support to families evacuated from Afghanistan. Please contact Angela for any queries: Angela.welch@devon.gov.uk Please see attached poster for information on […]
Supporting People and Families Seeking Asylum: An Interview with Jury Arevalo, Refugee Support Devon
When we heard that Jury Arevalo – who has worked closely with us to support hotel based individuals and families seeking asylum – was leaving to work in Bristol we wanted to ask her about her experience of working in Devon and with us in DCC. Below is our interview with Jury. Please could you […]
Black History Month – celebrating inspirational people
It’s Black History Month and this year’s theme is Saluting Our Sisters; recognising the inspirational Black women who have shaped history and made incredible contributions to all areas of life including the arts, industry, government, sport, and science. We are adding our voice in celebration of the achievements of Black women and their diverse and profound impact on […]