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This event is an online webinar offered by the Leeds Public Health Resource Centre. Joining instructions will be sent to you by e-mail in advance of the session.

Refugee mental health is a key issue for Leeds, and the workforce plays a vital role in supporting people who have experienced trauma, displacement, and uncertainty.

This webinar will help you understand why refugee mental health matters, what challenges refugees face, and how your role can make a real difference.

We’ll dispel common myths, showcase local services and resources, and share practical strategies for culturally sensitive and trauma-informed care.

Most importantly, we’ll create a safe space for questions and discussion—so you leave feeling confident and equipped to connect people to the right support.

This session will cover:

why refugee mental health is a priority for Leeds

understanding your role in supporting refugee communities

explore the importance of appropriate interpretation services

common myths and the facts behind them

local services and resources you can signpost to

practical approaches for culturally sensitive and trauma-informed care

This online session will be delivered by Catherine Ward, Health Improvement Principal, Migrant and Inclusion Health (Public Health, Leeds City Council) and Kathyrn Ashworth, Chief Executive Officer (Solace)

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