Stop Catherine and Sandra's deportation
The Issue
Catherine and Sandra Otokhina are under threat of being deported from the UK to Nigeria.
Sandra suffers from sickle cell disease with rheumatoid arthritis and other sickle cell complications. Consequently Sandra has limited mobility, being unable to bend her knees and elbows. Her condition deteriorated considerably as a result of incorrect diagnosis and wrongly administered treatment while still in Nigeria. The trauma of this suffering and the uncertainty of their current situation also puts great pressure on Sandra’s mental health.
Catherine is Sandra's primary carer and so it is vital that they remain together.
Catherine and Sandra have already seen two of their siblings die from sickle cell disease, which the Nigerian healthcare system is not well-equipped to treat.
With the additional complications from which Sandra suffers, there would be a deterioration to her health if she were to return to Nigeria. For the past eight years in the UK, thanks to the care and treatment she has been able to access from the NHS, Sandra can study, work and contribute much to the community. If granted permission to remain in the UK, Sandra will be able continue work on her doctorate at the University of Salford.
Catherine has studied and worked in the UK for almost ten years. She has a masters degree in law and has already contributed much to British society and, as a taxpayer, to the economy.
Catherine devotes all of her spare time and energy to voluntary work to for her local community in Salford, where she is much loved by the many whose lives are enriched by the care and concern she shows. She makes regular visits to help at the prison chaplaincy. She helps to distribute food to those in need. She is also an active member of Salford Cathedral's community, where she sings in the choir, helps to provide hospitality to visitors and to create a safe, welcoming space for the young and vulnerable.
Like Catherine, Sandra has also dedicated herself to voluntary work for the community and is an active member of Salford Cathedral's community. She provides hospitality by serving refreshments at church and charming everyone with her welcoming smiles and positive spirit despite her physical challenges.
Please sign our petition and help us keep these two inspirational sisters in this country.
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The Issue
Catherine and Sandra Otokhina are under threat of being deported from the UK to Nigeria.
Sandra suffers from sickle cell disease with rheumatoid arthritis and other sickle cell complications. Consequently Sandra has limited mobility, being unable to bend her knees and elbows. Her condition deteriorated considerably as a result of incorrect diagnosis and wrongly administered treatment while still in Nigeria. The trauma of this suffering and the uncertainty of their current situation also puts great pressure on Sandra’s mental health.
Catherine is Sandra's primary carer and so it is vital that they remain together.
Catherine and Sandra have already seen two of their siblings die from sickle cell disease, which the Nigerian healthcare system is not well-equipped to treat.
With the additional complications from which Sandra suffers, there would be a deterioration to her health if she were to return to Nigeria. For the past eight years in the UK, thanks to the care and treatment she has been able to access from the NHS, Sandra can study, work and contribute much to the community. If granted permission to remain in the UK, Sandra will be able continue work on her doctorate at the University of Salford.
Catherine has studied and worked in the UK for almost ten years. She has a masters degree in law and has already contributed much to British society and, as a taxpayer, to the economy.
Catherine devotes all of her spare time and energy to voluntary work to for her local community in Salford, where she is much loved by the many whose lives are enriched by the care and concern she shows. She makes regular visits to help at the prison chaplaincy. She helps to distribute food to those in need. She is also an active member of Salford Cathedral's community, where she sings in the choir, helps to provide hospitality to visitors and to create a safe, welcoming space for the young and vulnerable.
Like Catherine, Sandra has also dedicated herself to voluntary work for the community and is an active member of Salford Cathedral's community. She provides hospitality by serving refreshments at church and charming everyone with her welcoming smiles and positive spirit despite her physical challenges.
Please sign our petition and help us keep these two inspirational sisters in this country.
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Petition created on 21 July 2019