Safeguarding Vulnerable People
The Safeguarding Vulnerable People Heathrow Forum, is chaired by Heathrow Travel-Care, and has evolved from work with young unaccompanied asylum seekers and refugees.
This group has now widened its remit to include safeguarding issues in respect of any vulnerable people who may pass through Heathrow.
Current attendees include representatives of agencies working in anti trafficking, asylum support, mental health and child protection. This 6 monthly forum identifies current and forthcoming issues relating to vulnerable persons who may come to Heathrow, and shares risk management strategies and current best practice, to the benefit of the airport community.
If you are interested in attending this group or presenting new work, please contact the Lead Worker, Ross Erlam at Heathrow_Travel_care@baa.com.
Links to Project Partners
UKBA – responsible for securing the UK border and controlling migration in the UK; manage border control for the UK, enforcing immigration and customs regulations; consider applications for permission to enter or stay in the UK, and for citizenship and asylum.
Refugee Council - the largest organisation in the UK working with asylum seekers and refugees.
Save the Children - saving lives in emergencies, campaigning for children’s rights, and improving their futures through long-term development work.
Medical Foundation for the care of victims of torture - established in 1985 and is the only organisation in the UK dedicated solely to the treatment of torture survivors.
Antislavery – works at local, national and international levels to eliminate all forms of slavery around the world.
Eaves – a London-based charity that provides high quality housing and support to vulnerable women. They also carry out research, advocacy and campaigning to prevent all forms of violence against women.
ECPAT UK - stands for End Child Prostitution, Child Pornography and the Trafficking of Children for Sexual Purposes.