Keeping safe when you are out
Posted July 13, 2020
See our other online support: Request an appointment – Judy’s ESOL class – Naeem’s ESOL class – Life in the UK intro – Updated safety advice With lots of information out there, we have put together some simple guidance on what you should do when you are out to stay safe. You can also see information on how to access healthcare services, should you[…]
Advice on how to access your GP and health care services currently
Posted July 7, 2020
At RMC, we have been working with the NHS to provide information in multiple languages on how to access healthcare services during these difficult times. See below for the information in different languages. You may see some familiar RMC faces in some of the videos! See more NHS guidance on Coronavirus at https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/[…]
RMC shortlisted for award
Posted July 6, 2020
We are delighted to announce that RMC has been shortlisted for the NHS Safeguarding Initiative award for our work on the “Empowerment of Hard to Reach Communities in the Prevention of Violence Against Women and Girls” at the patient safety awards 2020 The Project As a partnership of Wolverhampton CCG, Wolverhampton Domestic Violence Forum and[…]
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![…]
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[…]
