Eagles Wing are a mutual support group for asylum seekers and local people in Bury, Lancashire. Their aim is to befriend newcomers to our town. Old friends can make sure that no one is lonely and isolated when they arrive here. Eagles Wing do this via ‘drop-ins’ and support groups operated by volunteers throughout the week. They meet in the United Reformed Church and Bury Baptist Church.
British Red Cross Refugee Support helps people seeking asylum, refugees and other migrants on various issues including adjusting to life in a new country through casework support. The session offers the opportunity for people to meet new people and chat over hot drinks and snacks.
People can be helped with the following:
- Healthcare access and advice
- English lessons information
- Advice on community integration activities
- Information and advice on the asylum process
- Information on legal support
- Move-on support
- Family reunion
- Family tracing