Refugee Week 2020 – Continue the journey
Posted June 21, 2020
Thank you to everyone that has got involved in Refugee Week. We hope this becomes the start of discussions and learning. We’ve put together easy ways to reflect, engage and continue getting involved. 1. Remember the terms Here at RMC, we work a lot with refugees, asylum seekers and migrants of many kinds. These terms[…]
RMC Vlog
Posted June 5, 2020
What is it like for our frontline team during these difficult time? We spoke to some of them to find out. More to come soon![…]
RMC service update
Posted May 15, 2020
RMC continue to deliver all of our frontline services with the exception of some outreach and ESOL classes that have been moved online for the foreseeable future. How we are working: RMC staff will continue to see clients via face to face appointments for vulnerable clients and complex cases that cannot be conducted via the[…]
Positive action in a crisis
Posted April 27, 2020
During these difficult times, it’s always inspiring to hear about people go the extra mile to help others. From delivering shopping to fundraising for vital causes, and teaching others, we wanted to share a few of the amazing things people we work with are doing to support their communities; in addition to continuing their day[…]
How RMC is ensuring rough sleepers and families get the support they need
Posted April 16, 2020
During Covid-19, it has been an increasingly difficult time for the rough sleeping community. Our expert team have been working tirelessly with partners, to ensure provisions have been put in place to provide shelter for the majority of them. Our Wolverhampton team have been working alongside agencies, such as Wolverhampton Homes and the Night Shelter,[…]
Health support during Covid – 19
Posted April 15, 2020
The Refugee and Migrant Centre (RMC) is still offering health support during this time. There is also lots of other useful information for people at this time and support available. The RMC health team can support with: Getting free medication/prescriptions Getting online advice from NHS 111 particularly for COVID-19 concerns Entitlement to Free School Meals[…]
New challenge, same support
Posted April 3, 2020
With the ongoing challenge in an ever changing pandemic, we have had to learn quickly how to ensure we can support our clients, while keeping our team, and our clients safe. New challenge, same support! Today 3 offices closed, tomorrow 50/60/70 + open to carry on helping the most vulnerable and needy. This is what[…]
Change in RMC service
Posted March 19, 2020
Our service is changing. From Monday 23rd March 2020, following government guidance and to safeguard our staff and clients RMC will stop any drop in. We will still be offering face to face appointments for those who are most in need and vulnerable. RMC are asking clients and other agencies to call us on one of the following numbers: Wolverhampton 01902[…]
International Women’s Day 2020
Posted March 6, 2020
March 8th is international women’s day, and a chance for us to celebrate some of the amazing people that support the work of RMC. These incredible women go above and beyond and have helped break down barriers for others. We also will be taking action to support the community with our own action day! “International[…]
Syrian families explore history of RAF servicemen and women
Posted February 20, 2020
Our Syrian Resettlement team continued their integration and learning about British history and culture with a visit to RAF Cosford’s Museum this half term. Over 60 people attended the visit today (20th Feb) and spent the day discovering the history of the RAF, with the 4D simulator being a huge hit with the children! Despite[…]
