Over this period, the PPR team is taking a rest, spending time with family and friends and recharging our batteries for the New Year. We won’t be available to answer calls or emails, but we will come back to you as soon as we can in the New Year. If you have a made a human rights based complaint with PPR’s help recently, please get in touch on or after 6th January and we will be happy to talk to you about next steps.

Thank you to everybody who has supported PPR’s campaigns over the past year. You can catch up on what we have been up to this year on Mental Health, Housing and Migration by visiting our websites No-One Left Behind, Take Back the City and our social media feeds. Maybe you will spot yourself in some of our photos!

We know human rights problems won’t stop for Christmas. We have made a list of available resources which may be helpful for you or your community while we’re away.

General advice and information on a range of issues can be found at

https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/

If you need advice on social security issues including assessments and payments, you can ask for help here:

• East Belfast Independent Advice Centre 028 9073 5690
• Advice North West 0300 303 3650
• Advice NI 0800 915 4604

If you are living in asylum accommodation and have problems with your property or some other aspect of your experience, you should contact Migrant Help 0808 8010 503 and make a note of the time, date and details of the issue that you raised.

If you have been granted refugee status and are now at threat of homelessness you should present to the Northern Ireland Housing Executive, who will assess your case. Their contact number is 03448 920900. Please note that the UK Home Office have recently extended the period of notice that person has from receiving their eVisa to leaving Mears accommodation, from 28 days to 56 days. If you need assistance applying for social security payments, please contact Advice NI, Advice North West or East Belfast Independent Advice Centre on the numbers above.

You should only seek immigration advice from an OISC accredited centre. To find your nearest centre, follow this link: Find an immigration adviser: Search for an adviser - GOV.UK

For advice on your rights in relation to housing, you can contact Housing Rights on 028 9024 5640.

We do not provide any services for people seeking mental health support or care. You can find out what support services are offered by your Health Trust here or you can contact your GP. If you or someone you know is experiencing distress or despair you can contact Lifeline on 0800 800 8000 or The Samaritans on 116123.

Our staff team, Management Committee and our wonderful network of campaigners, activists and supporters wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

We look forward to seeing everyone in 2025.