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Women at risk - Freedom clinic

We offer a friendly face and understand the issues surrounding fitting into a new culture where systems are baffling and bureaucracy is overwhelming.

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Key information

Eligibility

Ethnicity

  • Black, African, Caribbean or Black British

Gender

  • Female

What is this service?

BOLM currently runs a destitution clinic for Women at Risk every Thursday from 9:00am to 4:30pm. Women who find themselves in desperate situations can come for love, support and advice. They can enjoy a cup of coffee and a cake in a warm environment also. At lunch we serve homemade soup and fresh rolls to anyone one in need.

We offer a friendly face and understand the issues surrounding fitting into a new culture where systems are baffling and bureaucracy is overwhelming. We care when no one else seems to. Our drop-in advice and advocacy clinic is held at our Bedfont office for anyone to receive free advice and support on a broad range of subjects from housing and employment to how to make friends and learn English.

Our aims

  • To identify and address the needs of refugees, asylum seekers and women at risk. 

  • To enable those with the right to remain to become full and equal members of the local community. 

  • To challenge intolerance and ensure equal opportunity for all.

    Many of the women who come to us for help have experienced traumatic events in their home countries. Some have lost family members and have been imprisoned or tortured because of their political beliefs, religion or ethnic group. Making the difficult choice to flee from their homeland and dangerous journey to safety leaves most asylum seekers feeling confused, scared and isolated. Arriving in a strange land where often they feel unwelcome, have no sense of future, miss family and bearing the physical and mental wounds of mistreatment in their home country; is a frightening and daunting experience. We also work with clients who have moved to the UK for better employment opportunities, education or to join their family.

    We provide practical help to women at risk in the greater London area. I

What we offer?

  • Drop-in advice and advocacy clinic for women to receive free advice and support on a broad range of subjects from housing and employment to how to make friends and learn English.
  • Free advice and support offered for those seeking assistance with benefits.
  • We have access to immigration and family lawyers who are able to assist women with their legal issues under legal aid or other government grants.
  • Assistance with CV writing and job applications to find work.

Good to know

Location

311 Hatton Road

Location

311 Hatton Road
Bedfont, Feltham

TW14 9QS

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Date and time

Every Thursday 09:0016:00

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