Refugee Council, The
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Description of service
- Health access workshops for asylum seekers and refugees
- Support and advocacy to access different health services, such as registering and liaising with GPs, midwives, hospitals, dentists and other health care providers
- Support to access appropriate mental health, emotional support and social care services
- Volunteer befrienders who accompany refugees and asylum seekers to medical appointments and advocate on their behalf where necessary
- Facilitation of ‘ESOL for Health’, encouraging participants to learn the English words that can help them to communicate their health issues and needs to health professionals.
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Useful links
View this service on the NAM aidsmap website
About NAM
NAM is one of the world’s leading sources of independent, accurate information on HIV and AIDS, with many years’ experience producing and delivering HIV information to support people affected by HIV and to inform the wider response to the epidemic.
We produce a wide range of patient information resources, supporting people throughout their lives in making informed decisions about their health and treatment, and helping them live longer, healthier lives. We also provide a comprehensive news service on issues relating to HIV, its treatment and living with HIV, and materials to support healthcare and other professionals working with HIV-positive people.
All these resources can be read and downloaded at www.aidsmap.com
This information was supplied by NAM on 20 March 2025.
