On March 25, Angela Maclean from BBC Eorpa reported on the effect of the pandemic on refugees and asylum seekers in Glasgow.
During the first lockdown many were moved into hotel accommodation for their safety and welfare but concerns emerged about the effect of this on their mental health. A year on many remain in hotels and further concerns have been raised about conditions in a new mother and baby unit in the city.
Tha dragh mu àiteachan-fuirich do mhàthraichean agus pàistean a tha a' sireadh comraich an Alba am measg nan trioblaidean air am bi #Eòrpa ag aithris an t-seachdain-sa. Ro-shealladh air #AnLà a-nochd aig 8f agus air Eòrpa às a dhèidh aig 8.30f @bbcalba pic.twitter.com/SQcAaCwqT7
— BBC Naidheachdan (@bbcnaidheachdan) March 25, 2021
The full episode is available on BBC iPlayer until April 22, 2021. Watch here.
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Many of the parents we support at Amma Birth Companions are about to give birth but don’t have a pram. Having a pram can make such a difference, making it easier for new parents to get out and about and access essential services.
When Aveen arrived in the UK, expecting her first child, she was seeking safety and a fresh start. After fleeing war in her home country, she found herself in Scotland unable to speak or read English. With no friends or family around to support, Aveen felt isolated, anxious, and afraid.
A study conducted by Amma Birth Companions has found instances of discrimination, high rates of intervention, and issues with interpretation and communication that contribute to disparities in perinatal care for women seeking asylum, refugees, and those with varied immigration statuses.
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