Source · Select Committees · Home Affairs Committee
Recommendation 22
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Paragraph: 78
We are concerned to learn that key stakeholders have reported a lack of information from...
Conclusion
We are concerned to learn that key stakeholders have reported a lack of information from the Home Office and its providers about revisions in contractual expectations of accommodation providers during the pandemic. The pandemic has impacted hugely on asylum seekers housed in asylum accommodation who have experienced lengthy stays in IA, social distancing concerns and inconsistent access to healthcare in IA, as well as difficulties accessing phones, Wi-Fi, internet and television.
Paragraph Reference:
78
Government Response
Acknowledged
HM Government
Acknowledged
throughout the pandemic to ensure accommodation, transportation and support services to eligible asylum seekers are delivered. In accordance with relevant local and national public health requirements providers have made appropriate temporary amendments to their operational practices to ensure the safety of their staff and those they accommodate. strategic stakeholders, including Strategic Migration Partnerships, Local Authorities and non-government organisations informed of how the government is responding to and implementing changes in the asylum accommodation system and will continue to do so. We are grateful for the Committee’s recognition of providers communication to service users. We will continue to work with relevant partners to ensure translated PHE COVID-19 guidance is kept up to date and made available to service users as health guidance evolves. Home Office preparedness for COVID-19 (coronavirus): institutional accommodation: 9