Migrant health

The Live Well Migrant Health team can support and encourage you if you are seeking sanctuary in Swindon by creating meaningful connections and facilitating participation in the local community through various inclusive and exciting projects.   

What you can expect

Our Migrant Health team have developed various community projects specifically for refugees and asylum seekers by working closely with partner organisations. In addition to these activities, the team can also work alongside you on a one-to-one basis, for up to eight sessions.

Each referral is assessed for suitability. Once your referral is allocated to the service, one of our Live Well Navigators will be in touch to arrange your first appointment. 

Your Navigator will meet you at home or in a community setting, wherever is best for you. Together, you will set goals and create a personal plan so that you can improve your wellbeing, building on your interests and encouraging wider participation in community life.

The Migrant Health team have developed flexible community opportunities, including: 

  • Global Gardeners - a weekly gardening session for refugees & asylum seekers, in collaboration with Mechanics Institution Trust
  • Free shop - an inclusive pop-up shop offering free clothing to refugees, asylum seekers and the wider community
  • LGBTQ+ Group - run in conjunction with Harbour Project as a safe space for people to have fun, learn skills and discuss LGBTQ+ issues
  • Women of the World - a women's group which comes together to celebrate difference and diversity at The Swindon Hub
  • Coffee and Conversations - weekly English lessons for refugees, asylum seekers and anyone else who wants to improve their level of English
  • Walkers of the World – a weekly walking group in West Swindon for refugees and asylum seekers.

Live Well Swindon are also at Harbour Café every Tuesday morning from 10.30am to 12noon to support asylum seekers, refugees, and those seeking sanctuary in Swindon by offering advice and signposting to community projects. This is a free drop in session, no booking is required. 

Eligibility

The Migrant Health team are able to support individuals who are:

  • new to Swindon and have a refugee or asylum status
  • living in Swindon
  • aged 18 or older

Accessing the service

If you are ready to have support from the Migrant Health Team, complete our online referral.

Alternatively, contact us for further information.

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