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Human dignity should be at the heart of our immigration system
Reflection by Elizabeth Palmer, Chief Executive of St Vincent de Paul Society (England & Wales)"Refugees are mothers, fathers, sisters, brothers, children, with the same hopes and ambitions as us that...
Published on 12/05/2021
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Care that begins at the end
We have dozens of names for the word ‘dying,’ but when it happens, we rarely know what to say. A new joint project between the SVP and the Centre for the Art of Dying Well at St Twickenham, aims a...
Published on 11/05/2021
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Open statement to Home Secretary Priti Patel on the government’s New Plan for Immigration
On 24 March 2021, the Home Secretary, Priti Patel, announced the government’s New Plan for Immigration (NPFI), which was launched alongside a consultation on the proposals. Following the closure on...
Published on 10/05/2021
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Don’t feel guilt-tea, who would be your fantasy cuppa companion?
We’ve all dreamed of a fantasy meeting with a hero, locked in conversation over a cup of tea, listening to them recount familiar stories and a few juicy secrets. But who would you the birthday of St...
Published on 21/04/2021
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SVP welcomes JRS migration report
The SVP has welcomed the Jesuit Refugee Service’s report Being Human in the Asylum System.The report sets out the principles for a fairer system for migrants and criticises the proposals for The a...
Published on 20/04/2021