Eleanor Paton

@BritishRedCross. Formerly @RESCUE_UK and @commonwealthsec.
Views mine.

[Eleanor Paton @EleanorCPaton]

Ukrainians need more certainty. The best way to do this is to set out a route to permanent residence. And make sure it can be used by people in vulnerable situations.

Our new report explores Ukrainian views on the future and lessons for wider efforts.
https://t.co/9xZIgh52km

[British Red Cross 🧡 @BritishRedCross]

On the International Day of the Disappeared, we recognise the pain and uncertainty of not knowing what has happened to a loved one.

Our free and confidential family tracing service can help reconnect families who have lost contact: https://t.co/By0PRQxGRp

[Eleanor Paton @EleanorCPaton]

‘The UK has given us a safe harbour, but what we need now is an anchor.’

Our piece in the
@NewStatesman
recommends an accessible route to residence for displaced Ukrainians. And shows the risks of providing short term protection to other refugees.

https://t.co/WVKUwrXasy

[British Red Cross 🧡 @BritishRedCross]

Today is #InternationalDayOfNeutrality. Some might think that neutrality means being passive. But for us as humanitarians, its specific meaning and use drives us forward. It means that we can put people first. It means the only side we're on is the side of humanity.

[Eleanor Paton @EleanorCPaton]

Providing more security would support people in rebuilding their lives and settling into communities.

[Eleanor Paton @EleanorCPaton]

Temporary solutions don't provide the protection displaced people need. Uncertainty about status makes it harder to find work, safe housing and plan for the future.

[Eleanor Paton @EleanorCPaton]

And the ONS found that most Ukrainians would like to stay in the UK long-term. https://t.co/mFZYrKYp6E

[Safe Passage International🧡 @safepassageint]

“Instead of closing down safe routes, this government must open more and continue to help Afghans to reach protection and loved ones”.

Read our Head of Campaigns @SGKalkan's comment on the Afghan schemes closure in the @Independent 👇
https://t.co/B3spqW5Izr

[Eleanor Paton @EleanorCPaton]

And the UK public agrees. A survey we commissioned in April, found that around six in 10 (58 per cent) UK adults support the government providing long-term support to Ukrainian refugees who have been given legal right to stay, to settle into UK life.

[Eleanor Paton @EleanorCPaton]

If the UK is serious about helping Ukrainians rebuild their lives, we must do more than open the door.

Read @RedCrossPolicy recommendations for the #SpendingReview here:

https://t.co/Tg6TsZV5mU

[British Red Cross Policy @RedCrossPolicy]

Our latest research with @HeriotWattUni shows that while progress has been made, too many Ukrainians remain at risk.

They are still over twice as likely to experience homelessness: https://t.co/IEXvp8QGLA

[British Red Cross Policy @RedCrossPolicy]

British Red Cross’s latest polling with Opinium shows that the majority of the UK public continues to display high levels of support towards displaced Ukrainians. See headline findings below⬇️⬇️ in🧵

[Migration Observatory @MigObs]

Our updated briefing on Afghan migration to the UK is out! Around 29,000 people were resettled under the two visa schemes for Afghanistan. Despite these routes, Afghans were the top nationality among small boat arrivals in 2023. More details below:

https://t.co/Ltgqz3wO8Z

[British Red Cross 🧡 @BritishRedCross]

We reject racism, violence, and discrimination of any kind.

Our Red Cross teams are in regular contact with local partners and on standby to support. Meanwhile, all our services, from crisis response to refugee services, are continuing their work to help people across the UK.

[Georgina Sword @SGsword]

So delighted to see the family reunion route finally open for Afghan families who were separated during evacuations 3 years ago 🧡 👏
#refugees can be reunited with loved ones when safe routes are available
https://t.co/1MeIDo37hw

[British Red Cross Policy @RedCrossPolicy]

Our new research #FindingASafeHome found a clear link between emotional and physical safety. People displaced from Ukraine said that emotional safety felt achievable only when their living arrangements were secure.

Read our new report below 👇

https://t.co/ZHwht6lAZh

[British Red Cross Policy @RedCrossPolicy]

Our report #FindingASafeHome also highlights examples of success including:

· In-person and multi-agency approach to safeguarding
· Pre-arrival and ongoing training to hosts
· Top-ups to ‘thank-you’ payments
· Plans for longer-term accommodation

[British Red Cross Policy @RedCrossPolicy]

When people were offered welcome accommodation in Scotland and Wales, we found that this often met immediate needs but spending several months in hotels and others forms of temporary accommodation had significant negative impact on wellbeing and integration.