The following list has been produced to help signpost to some of the main organisations that may be able to provide support or advice. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list. Please note that the Inquiry does not formally endorse these organisations, or any advice offered by them. There may be other organisations which are better placed to help.
Get help as a refugee or asylum seeker | British Red Cross – Provides urgent welfare assistance to refugees and asylum seekers, and victims of human trafficking. Tel – 0344 871 11 11
Bail for Immigration Detainees | Home – Provides legal advice and representation to migrants detained in removal centres and prisons. Tel – 020 7456 9750 (Mon – Thurs 10am – 12 midday) Email casework@biduk.org
Migrant Help – Provides advice and help for migrants. It provides a Free Asylum Helpline contactable at Tel – 0808 8010 503. Email info@migranthelp.org
Medical Justice – Working for health rights for detainees – Offers independent medical advice. Tel – 0207 561 7498. Email info@medicaljustice.org.uk
Prisons and Probation Ombudsman – Independent investigation of complaints from those in prison or held in immigration detention. Tel – 0845 010 7938 (answerphone service) Tel – 020 7633 4100 Email mail@ppo.gov.uk
Contact Us | Samaritans – Free listening support for those in need. Tel – 116 123 freephone. Email jo@samaritans.org
Additional services
Mind – Mental health support and information including emergency advice and crisis resources. Tel – 0300 123 3393
Citizens Advice – Charity providing free advice and information on various topics. Tel – 0800 144 8848 (England) 0800 702 2020 (Wales)
Charity For Civil Servants | For whatever happens – The Civil Service Charity provides a variety of support to current and previous Civil Servants. Tel – 0800 056 2424 Monday to Friday 10am to 1pm or alternatively via email hello@cfcs.org.uk Or contact your department’s employee assistance programme.