General Support
This section provides information on general support available to our guests from Ukraine
Translations
How to speak to someone who only speaks English
Legal Advice
Ukraine Legal Aid provides free legal advice to Ukrainians staying in the UK under the Ukraine Scheme.
By phone: +44 20 7286 5181 (between 10:00 - 17:00)
By visiting: The Liberal Jewish Synagogue, 28 St. John's Wood Road, London, NW8 7HA (every Tuesday and Thursday between 14:00 - 17:00)
Local Community Support
Bikes
Free and low-cost bicycles (bikes) from The Cycle Hub
Doctors
Ukrainian doctor, Dr Vitally will register anyone from Ukraine.
Binfield Surgery, Terrace Road North, Binfield RG42 5JG
01344 286264
Clothes/Shoes
Good quality clothes and shoes from the Cowshed, Reading
The Local Council
The Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead (RBWM) list some useful websites where you can get help.
Open Arms Support
We can provide/arrange the free support listed below directly. For more information, contact Jonathan Romain at jonathan@openarms.charity:
English tuition
English tuition for both adults and children
Legal advice
Access to legal advice
Careers Advice
Access to advice on jobs, CVs and interviews.
Lifts
Access to occasional help giving lifts to important appointments
Employment
Access to employment opportunities, either directly (see contact details above)
Also, see our Jobs/Volunteering page
Outings
Access to those able to take out a family for the day to give the hosts a break.
Mental Health
Access to those offering emotional support, as well as professional psychological support
Arts & leisure activities
We can provide access to special discounts at Norden Farm workshops and films, as well as places on the week-long summer holiday courses for children.