Partnership working
The Syrian Vulnerable Persons Resettlement Scheme (SVPRS) is delivered in partnership with a number of commissioned providers who support families on the scheme.
The breadth and depth of partners involved bring a range of skills and expertise from across the statutory and voluntary sectors, as well as wider ownership of the scheme in the city.
Commissioned partners, delivering services and support on the council’s behalf include:
- Refugee Action: Refugee resettlement, orientation, accommodation, and support services for families during their first year in the city. They also provide the Birmingham Navigators service (helping refugees to integrate into their local areas).
- Spring Housing Association: Accommodation, welfare, and tenancy support, as well as family support.
- Restore: Befriending service
- Refugee Migrant Centre: Immigration advice
- Ashley Community Housing: Employability support
- Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health Trust: Mental health awareness for refugees and practitioners
- Birmingham Navigators: Engagement and Cultural orientation
In addition, the council holds community days providing a social opportunity for the refugees to meet and socialise as well as network with providers.
During lockdown, this was held virtually but with the easing of restrictions, these events have restarted.
The day also provides an opportunity for families to meet with the council and other organisations to provide feedback about their experience in the city so far.
