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With unrest all over
the world and economic migration a growing trend, the Borough of
Telford & Wrekin has become a prime destination for a growing
number of asylum seekers and refugees. This page contains support
available from the borough and links to other websites that may
provide further
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Telford & Wrekin Council Information Pack
This information pack provides details on important services and
support available to migrant workers and others within the borough.
Also available in other languages below:
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Witamy w OkręguTelford & Wrekin (Polish)
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Vítame Vás vo volebnom obvode Telford & Wrekin
(Slovakian)
Do you need help learning
English? The community learning team can provide you with
information, advice & guidance on how to access learning within
the Telford and Wrekin area. Please note, charges may apply for
English as a Second Language (ESOL) courses as of 1 September
2007
Other Websites:
Asylum Aid Refugee Outreach Advice Partnership
Information Leaflets
Information for asylum seekers - leaflets in pdf
format.
Asylum Support
Support and advice services for asylum seekers and refugees.
British Red Cross
The British Red Cross cares for people in crisis, both nationally
and internationally. For thousands of vulnerable people, it is the
certain sign of hope in crisis.
HARP
Resource for health professionals and volunteers working with
asylum seekers and refugees.
Home
Office Immigration & Nationality Directorate
As part of the Home Office, we are responsible for immigration
control at air and sea ports throughout the United
Kingdom
ICAR
The Information Centre about Asylum and Refugees in the UK (ICAR)
is an independent information and research organisation set up to
collect, compile and disseminate up-to-date, comprehensive and
academically credible information about refugees and asylum seekers
in the UK. It aims to raise the level of public debate and to
promote better understanding of the issues.
Immigration Advisory Service Community legal advice and
representation for immigrants and asylum seekers.
iRR News
Independent Race & Refugee News Network
Joint Council for
the Welfare of Immigrants
An independent national voluntary organisation, campaigning for
justice and combating racism in immigration and asylum law and
policy.
Medical
Foundation for Care of Victims of Torture Founded in 1985, the
Medical Foundation for the Care of Victims of Torture provides care
and rehabilitation to survivors of torture and other forms of
organised violence.
Refugee
Council
The Refugee Council is the largest organisation in the UK working
with asylum seekers and refugees. It gives help and support and
works with asylum seekers and refugees to ensure their needs and
concerns are addressed.
Refugee Council Publications - Information for
refugees and asylum seekers
Refugee Legal Centre
Providing legal advice and representation for those seeking
protection under international and national Human Rights Asylum
law; delivering training and other support to those giving advice
and representation in such cases; seeking to promote the interests
of our clients individually and collectively through law and public
policy.
UK visas
UK visas is a joint Home Office and Foreign & Commonwealth
Office Unit which runs the UK visa service through British
diplomatic posts overseas. This website will tell you whether you
need a visa to enter the UK and, if so, how to apply for
one.
United Nations High
Commission for Refugees
The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees is
mandated to lead and co-ordinate international action to protect
refugees and resolve refugee problems worldwide.
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Immigration Advisory Service
Community legal advice and representation for immigrants and asylum
seekers.
iRR News
Independent Race & Refugee News Network
Joint Council for
the Welfare of Immigrants
An independent national voluntary organisation, campaigning for
justice and combating racism in immigration and asylum law and
policy.
Medical
Foundation for Care of Victims of Torture Founded in 1985, the
Medical Foundation for the Care of Victims of Torture provides care
and rehabilitation to survivors of torture and other forms of
organised violence.
Refugee
Council
The Refugee Council is the largest organisation in the UK working
with asylum seekers and refugees. It gives help and support and
works with asylum seekers and refugees to ensure their needs and
concerns are addressed.
Refugee Council Publications - Information for
refugees and asylum seekers
Refugee Legal Centre
Providing legal advice and representation for those seeking
protection under international and national Human Rights Asylum
law; delivering training and other support to those giving advice
and representation in such cases; seeking to promote the interests
of our clients individually and collectively through law and public
policy.
UK visas
UK visas is a joint Home Office and Foreign & Commonwealth
Office Unit which runs the UK visa service through British
diplomatic posts overseas. This website will tell you whether you
need a visa to enter the UK and, if so, how to apply for
one.
United Nations High
Commission for Refugees
The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees is
mandated to lead and co-ordinate international action to protect
refugees and resolve refugee problems
worldwide. | |
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| Please note - Some documents published before
1st December 2006 may contain incorrect contact
numbers. |
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