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The general practice for refugees in Stockton-on-Tees
Massey Road
Teesdale
Thornaby
Stockton-on-Tees
TS17 6EY
Asylum Aid is a charity which provides free legal advice and representation to refugees and asylum-seekers seeking safety in the UK from persecution. They also campaign for the fair treatment of refugees in the UK._
A series of five factsheets written in Bengali, Chinese, Hindi, Gujarati and Punjabi together with English translation. Available free of charge with an A4 stamped addressed envelope from the External Affairs Department, Royal College of Psychiatrists, 17 Belgrave Square, London SW1X 8PG
Scottish agency. Provides support and advice on issues relating to asylum seekers and refugees including mental health issues.
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
Including a small range of fact sheets and includes a resource list of mental health literature in translation (note: most of this literature is not available on line but you can send away for more information).
Croydon based. Includes: information on law, policies, publications.
Helpline: 0845 602 1739 (local rates).
NHS provides a list of online information factsheets - available in over 10 languages.
Refugee Action is an independent national charity that enables refugees to build new lives in the UK. Provides practical advice and assistance for newly arrived asylum seekers and long-term commitment to their settlement through community development work.
The Refugee Council is the largest organisation in the UK working with asylum seekers and refugees. Offers support and advice, publications and articles.
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