Health Care

Doctors of the World UK

Specializes in helping migrants, refugees, and asylum seekers access healthcare. They provide support in registering with GPs, understanding NHS services, and accessing mental health care. Their services are designed to assist vulnerable groups who may face barriers to healthcare.

Website: Doctors of the World – Doctors of the World

Mind

A mental health charity that offers resources and information on accessing mental health services in the UK, including for migrants. They provide support for understanding the NHS and accessing mental health care through GPs or specialized services.

Website: https://www.mind.org.uk/

Freedom from Torture

Provides mental health services for survivors of torture, including migrants and asylum seekers. They help individuals register with GPs and access specialized psychological and therapeutic services.

Website: Freedom from Torture

Right to Care

Offers legal and practical advice to migrants regarding their rights to healthcare in the UK. They assist in understanding how to register with a GP and access public health services, including mental health support.

Website: Right to Care | Treating Health Seriously

Helen Bamber Foundation

Supports survivors of human trafficking and extreme violence, providing access to healthcare, including mental health services. They assist migrants in registering with GPs and accessing the NHS.

Website: Helen Bamber Foundation | Strength to Fly

Samaritans

A charity offering emotional support to anyone in distress, including migrants. While they do not provide medical advice, they can refer individuals to mental health services and provide emotional support while navigating the healthcare system.

Website: Samaritans | Every life lost to suicide is a tragedy | Here to listen

NHS 111 Service

A free helpline providing medical advice and guidance for migrants, including how to register with a GP, access urgent healthcare, and find mental health services.

Website: Get help for your symptoms – NHS 111

Asylum Support Appeals Project (ASAP)

Provides information on how asylum seekers can access healthcare services in the UK. They also give advice on registering with a GP and accessing mental health services, including help with legal issues related to healthcare access.

Website: Asylum Support Appeals Project – ASAP (asaproject.org)

The Migrant Health Guide (Public Health England)

An online resource providing information for healthcare professionals and migrants on accessing NHS services, including GP registration and mental health services. It offers practical advice on navigating healthcare as a migrant.

Website: Migrant health guide – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS) Guide (Gov.UK)

Provides information on the Immigration Health Surcharge, which migrants may need to pay to access NHS services. The guide explains how to access services like registering with a GP and receiving medical care after paying the surcharge.

Website: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/immigration-health-surcharge-for-eu-students-in-the-uk