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Katy Eagle
Florence and Ronald came to the UK about 12 years ago. They both arrived here on student visas, however, circumstances in their home country and in their own lives have changed, and Ronald was diagnosed with a long term health condition. Florence and Ronald sought asylum in the UK and UK authorities initially rejected this claim, and Florence and Ronald have challenged it.
Florence and Ronald now have two children, aged 9 and 3, who are doing well at school and in after school groups and clubs, and they’re healthy. Peter, aged 9, and his sister Grace, aged 3, have never been outside of the UK. Grace enjoys going to the local children’s centre with her parents, and they find this a really valuable source of support.
Florence is experiencing some symptoms of anxiety and depression, and she feels this is linked to the uncertainty of the family’s immigration status. Since their asylum claim was rejected, they have appealed, and have now requested a judicial review of the decision making process. They’re now applying for leave to remain outside of regular immigration rules.
The family have no recourse to public funds, and so providing for the children and Florence and Ronald’s basic needs can be really difficult.