Why Independent Migrant Services?
- Specialism: Merton-compliant age assessments of unaccompanied asylum-seeking children (UASC)
- Coverage: UK-wide (England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland), International instruction considered on a case-by-case basis
- Assessors: Social Work England-registered, BASW members, court-experienced expert witnesses
- Instructing parties: local authority children's services, immigration solicitors, barristers, individual practitioners (for training and supervision)
- Services: full Merton assessments, needs assessments, social work supervision, appropriate adult services, expert witness reports, consultancy, training and CPD
- Response time: same-day acknowledgement of enquiries
- Contact: info@independentmigrantservices.co.uk
07947007567
Our Services
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All assessments are conducted in accordance with the Merton judgment [2003], BF (Eritrea) v Secretary of State [2021], and current ADCS Age Assessment Guidance. Our methodology reflects requirements under the Nationality and Borders Act 2022 and incorporates trauma-informed practice principles
WHAT PEOPLE SAY
Sue F, Foster carer
The Half day training was very good and it is clear the trainers have a lot of hands on knowledge, it has really supported my knowledge as a foster carer
RT, Solicitor
the age assessment was very thorough and excellent throughout which really supported my client to receive the support he now has, thank you for the quick turnaround with the tight deadlines set
SY, Social Worker
I have experience in age assessment training sessions where the trainers came from a disbelieving viewpoint, this training was excellent and showed a clear knowledge and empathy towards young people