And one GP we spoke to expressed concern that some asylum seeker children he has seen are not gaining weight properly because of what they are given to eat. It comes amid concerns about severe overcrowding at the Manston processing center in Kent and the general treatment of asylum seekers – as Home Secretary Chris Philp said people who had come to the country had “one cheek” to complain about the conditions they faced. . We arranged to meet a group of asylum seekers in a Gloucestershire park to hear their concerns. We first spoke to an Iranian woman who wished to remain anonymous. She said: “They (her children) need fresh food, fresh vegetables. We don’t have facilities in my room like a fridge or a microwave.” “Not good and not suitable for families. This type of hotel without facilities.” We spoke to three other asylum seekers who were from Central America. One said she had to leave her country for fear of powerful drug gangs. However, he said although he felt safe in the UK, he felt the asylum application process was “harsh”. Image: Sky News spoke to some asylum seekers who did not want to be identified They shared with us videos of the food they say they were given, which was moldy, rotten and not cooked properly. Sky News spoke to caterers who said complaints would be taken seriously. The asylum seeker said: “In my case I have spent many days without breakfast, lunch or dinner because I looked down and saw this kind of food and I prefer not to eat as every time I eat I have diarrhea or a stomach ache.” “Real cause for concern” Asylum seekers are among several hundred GPs accessed by Joan Nash – she told Sky News that around one in 10 have seen a doctor for stomach problems which may be linked to what they eat. She also worried about some asylum seeker children she sees who are not gaining weight. Dr Nash said: “Children’s weight is a real cause for concern “Of the children we have weighed – two-thirds of them have either stayed the same or lost weight since their arrival. “That’s really concerning and really unusual for kids. That’s a six, seven month period.” The Home Office says the food provided in asylum hotels meets all NHS standards and concerns will be addressed. There are currently 37,000 asylum seekers in hotels, costing taxpayers £5.6 million a day. Use Chrome browser for more accessible video player 2:41 The Home Secretary visits the migrant center A Home Office spokesman said: “Asylum seekers in hotels are provided with three meals a day, as well as a weekly allowance and additional benefits for families with a baby or toddler. “The food provided in asylum hotels meets all NHS Eatwell standards and meets all cultural and dietary requirements. “When concerns are raised about any aspect of the service provided at a hotel, we work with the provider to ensure these concerns are addressed, while asylum seekers have access to the 24/7 helpline to raise any concerns and are place to file formal complaints that will always be monitored.”
