We help refugee and asylum seekers understand the UK health system and their rights. We support them with the language, skills and confidence they need to access services that are critical to their wellbeing.

We help them develop an understanding of how to manage their health through activities such as cancer awareness workshops. And we run health related English language classes so that they can explain their symptoms and health needs.

Volunteers are at the heart of the project. Most come from refugee and migrant communities, giving them a first-hand understanding of the cultural challenges of the people they are helping. The volunteers act as health befrienders and advocates, helping people to register with GPs, dentists and optician and attending appointments with them. They help fill out NHS and medical forms, interpret telephone calls and translate letters and documents.

We also provide training for the health sector to improve their understanding of the health needs of refugees and asylum seekers.

If you are are refugees, or you work with refugees, find out if our service can help .