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 

• Tutorial

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

• Website

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 

• Website

The Local Council

The Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead (RBWM) list some useful websites where you can get help.

• Website

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.