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Problems
Refugees / Asylum-Seekers
Agencies providing advice, support and information
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Asylum Aid: 020 7354 9264, www.asylumaid.org.uk, email info@asylumaid.org.uk - Advice
and assistance to refugees on their applications for asylum in the UK, conducting appeals against refusal or asylum, providing advice on related
areas such as welfare rights and housing.
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Asylum Support Appeals project (ASAP): Advice Line: 0845 603 3884, www.asaproject.org - Access to free competent legal advice and representation concerning asylum support appeals at the Asylum Support Tribunal against decisions by the UK Border Agency decisions to stop or refuse support.
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Centre for Armenian Information and Advice: 020 8992 4621, www.caia.org.uk, email info@caia.org.uk - To
provide direct and indirect assistance to the most disadvantaged sections of London’s Armenian community, in particular refugees. Undertake
casework for individuals and families to enable them to gain their various rights. Operate afternoon clubs for senior citizens and an Armenian
language pre school, youth club half term and summer vacation projects for children 3-13. organising English language classes for adults who
cannot speak English.
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Gatwick Detainees Welfare Group: 01293 434350,
0800 389 4367, www.gdwg.org.uk - To
care for and support any of the 150 asylum seekers detained at Tinsley House at Gatwick who request help. Visit and befriending, listening, caring
and meeting small practical needs.
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Migrant Helpline: 01304 203977, www.migranthelpline.org.uk -
Provide advice and support to newly arrived asylum seekers to help them access support from the National Asylum Support Service.
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Migrants Resource Centre 7834 6650, email: info@migrants.org.uk - Advice and information
service, education, training, English and computing courses, volunteering, social and childcare.
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Refugee Action: 020 7654 7700, www.refugee-action.org.uk - To assist refugees in conditions
of need, hardship and distress, advice and support to asylum seekers who are dispersed without choice to the North West, East Midlands, South
Central and South West Home office regions.
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Refugee Council: www.refugeecouncil.org.uk - Gives
practical advice and promotes refugees rights in the UK and abroad. Provides vocational training courses, English as a second language, support
and orientation into UK work culture and job search methods, employment preparation courses, advice and guidance.
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Refugee Therapy Centre: 020 7561 1587, www.refugeetherapy.org.uk -
To provide counselling, psychotherapy and associated treatment to children, adolescents and young refugees and asylum seeks and their families.
- Scottish Refugee Council: 0800 085 6087, www.scottishrefugeecouncil.org.uk - Helpline
offering advice, information and signposting for refugees and asylum seekers and for agencies working with them.
Useful websites
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