Ep 21 : - Barnardo’s - Support for Hong Kong British Nationals (Overseas) in UK

Yellow Bee Pod

The UK opened up an immigration route for British nationals in Hong Kong and their close family members, in response to China passing the Nationality Security Law in Hong Kong which restricts the rights and freedoms of the people of Hong Kong. This immigration route is known as The Hong Kong British National (Overseas) visa, sometimes abbreviated to HK BNO, and launched on 31 January 2021. An estimated 5.4 million Hong Kong residents are potentially eligible, according to Home Office figures. In the first half to 2021, 65,000 Hong Kong nationals arrived in the UK and the government expects around 475,000 to arrive over the coming years. In this eye-opening episode, we are hearing first-hand experiences from new arrivals to the UK from the Hong Kong British Nationals (Overseas) community. Thank you to Mikko Hung who moved to the UK with her family last year and now works as a LINK therapist for Barnardo's, providing support for other migrants. TW: Brief mentions of sexual abuse and other trauma related to refugees Experience of Hong Kong British Nationals (Overseas) relocating to the UK Mikko's experience in social work and as a therapist for Barnardo's Supporting ethnic minorities in Hong Kong to becoming an ethnic minority in Scotland Busting assumptions about the Hong Kong British Nationals (Overseas) 👀 Comparing experiences between Mikko's work with Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children and Hong Kong migrants. -------------------------------------------- This episode is possible thanks to Barnardo’s. The UK’s leading charity for children and families Barnardo’s launched a dedicated helpline last year to support ethnic community families. Since Feb 1st the helpline has been expanded to also offer dedicated services in English and Cantonese to Hong Kong British Nationals (Overseas) relocating to the UK You can find out more and access support on : 0800 151 2605 to speak to a friendly advisor or make an online referral visit our website https://helpline.barnardos.org.uk/hong-kong-bno -------------------------------------------- Get in touch on Twitter, Instagram or by email! Follow on Twitter https://twitter.com/yellowbeepod Follow on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/yellowbeepod Email: [e-mail] Yellow Bee Pod explores the highs and lows of the East and South East Asian diaspora experience. Hosted by Natalie, a British Chinese Londoner.