‘NAFF’ ACCOMMODATION
A Need for Inclusive Home Office (NASS) Accommodation for LGBTIQ+ People Seeking Asylum
*For those that are unfamiliar with the word ‘Naff’ – it originates from Polari, a queer British slang language, but is now commonly used as popular slang for bad, faulty or low quality in British English*
The UK’s asylum framework forces people seeking asylum to the edge of destitution before providing support, with accommodation being a contentious issue. Operated by the outsourced National Asylum Support Service (NASS), accommodation significantly shapes the experiences of those seeking refuge. This report, titled “The Experience of Home Office Accommodation by BAME LGBTIQ+ People Seeking Asylum in the UK: A Case for Improvement,” focuses on the challenges faced by BAME individuals within the LGBTIQ+ spectrum who are seeking asylum.
LGBTIQ+ people seeking asylum, particularly those identifying as BAME, encounter unique obstacles within the NASS Accommodation system. This report investigates the system’s adequacy, cultural competence, and responsiveness, emphasising the need for improvements to ensure equitable support for all people seeking asylum in the UK.
Read Our Report Here
Read the Short Version Here
Read an article from our Moving-On and Integration Officer
“Finding Home: Navigating the Challenges of Housing for LGBTIQ+ People Seeking Asylum in the UK”
KEY STATISTICS FROM OUR REPORT
