Arthritis information and support Federation Of Refugees From Vietnam In Lewisham (Forvil)
Contact us
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Address
Evelyn Community Centre
Wotton Road
Deptford
London
Greater London
SE8 5TQ
About
Set up in 1992, FORVIL has had a number of projects. They are Vietnamese Carers Support Project, Vietnamese Health Project, Information and Communication Project, and Vietnamese Elders Support Project. Each project has some scheme, such as Luncheon Club, Visiting and Befriending, etc. With these projects and schemes, FORVIL provides emotional and practical support to Vietnamese people residing in the London Borough of Lewisham, to help relieve their hardship, isolation and depression.
Our services are: General Information and Advice on matters of Welfare Benefits, Health, Housing, Education and Employment, Immigration, Language Support (Reading and verbally translation letters and documents, Filling forms, Writing letters, Making inquiries, Interpreing on the phone (in emergencies for the hospitals in cases involving Vietnamese speakers),basic Health care and Health Promotion weekly activities (with co-operation from health professionals), Craft work, Outings and Short breaks for carers, Festive and Cultural events, and a Newsletter.
Opening times
9am - 5pm Monday - Friday
Access
Disability access, including lift
Target group
Carers, Elders, and People with health problems. They must be living in the London Borough of Lewisham or on its borders.
Referral method
Self referral, health professionals, hospitals, health centres, GP surgeries, relatives, friends, other agencies.
This information was supplied by Serco Global Services on 31 October 2024.