Weekly Migrant Info Hub update 30th October- 5th November 2021

Translated Resources

1. Translated: antibody test kit – guides in different languages

UK.Gov Step-by-step guide available in different languages on how to take your coronavirus (COVID-19) antibody test. Available in: Bangla, Chinese, simplified, Gujarati, Polish, Punjabi, Urdu, Welsh

2. Translated: Guidance for funerals and commemorative events

Information for people who are involved in arranging or attending a funeral or commemorative event Available in: English, Arabic, Bengali, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, French, Gujarati, Polish, Portuguese, Punjabi, Urdu

3. Translated: Guidance on protecting people defined on medical grounds as extremely vulnerable

Available in: English, large print, easy read, Arabic, Bengali, Bulgarian, simplified Chinese, traditional Chinese, French, Gujarati, Hindi, Nepali, Polish, Portuguese, Urdu

4. Translated: letter to patients on end of shielding programme

Available in English, large print, easy read,  audio, BSL, Arabic, Bengali, Bulgarian, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, French, Gujarati, Hindi, Nepali, Polish, Portuguese, Punjabi, Urdu

5. Translated: safer travel guidance for passengers

Available in: English, English Easy Read, Arabic, Bengali, Farsi, Gujarati, Hindi, Punjabi (Pakistan), Polish, Romanian, Slovenian, Somali, Urdu, Welsh

6. Translated -lateral flow test kit instructions: ACON Flowflex nose only test

Translated guidance for people testing without symptoms. Available in English, Arabic, Bengali, Dari, Farsi, Gujarati, Hindi, Mandarin, Punjabi (Pakistan), Punjabi (India), Polish, Pashto, Romanian, Slovenian, Somali, Turkish, Urdu, Welsh

7. Translated – Therapeutic Health (IAHC) Communication Card

Translated tool to support access to healthcare Albanian, Arabic, Dari, Farsi, Tigrinya.

8. Translated – rapid lateral flow test kit instructions: “Orient Gene” nose only tests

Translated instructions on testing for asymptomatic people available in English, Arabic, Bengali, Chinese (simplified), Dari, Farsi, Gujarati, Hindi, Punjabi (India), Punjabi (Pakistan), Polish, Pashto, Romanian, Slovenian, Somali, Turkish, Urdu, Welsh

9. Translated: Official COVID-19 lateral flow nose-only test kit instructions

Step-by-step guide on how to do a COVID-19 rapid nose-only test at home for yourself (or a child) and report the results.

Information Resources

1. Communicating with speakers of Farsi

A useful guide designed for volunteers, but useful to anyone connecting with people from Afghanistan

2. 5 Films: Healthcare for refugees: Where are the gaps and how do we help?

Refugee Council have produced 5 video films to share learning and good practice based on their experience of delivering the HARP project

• Film 1 – It is different over here: access to healthcare in the UK.
• Film 2 – Experiencing the asylum process in the UK and impact on health.
• Film 3 – Access to health for people seeking protection in the UK.
• Film 4 – The right to be understood: the importance of interpreting.
• Film 5 – Experts by Experience.

3. Maternity guides for women on asylum support

Refugee Council have produced maternity guides for women on asylum support It explains the healthcare services and financial support available during pregnancy and after birth.5 November 2021

4. Refugee Council’s policy note on health barriers

Refugee Council’s policy note on health barriers outlines the main issues their clients are experiencing when they access health services, including issues arising in the course of the Covid-19 pandemic. 5 November 2021

5. The impact of the pandemic on Gypsy, Roma and Traveller communities

The Annual report from Friends, Families and Travellers covers the impact of the pandemic on Gypsy, Roma and Traveller communities.

6. Information about ordering technology for remote education

UK Gov added information about ordering tech to their get help with technology for remote education page

7. Report: No viable alternatives: Social (in)security and the risk of labour exploitation during Covid 19

FLEX have published No viable alternatives: Social (in)security and the risk of labour exploitation during Covid-19. This report is the result of a partnership between FLEX, the Independent Workers Union of Great Britain (IWGB) and United Voices of the World (UVW).

8. Supporting the Roma community through Covid-19 report

The Roma Support Group has produced this report on lessons learned from the pandemic for engaging effectively with the Roma community.

9. Webinar for midwives and health staff working with Afghan women

A webinar covering access to housing, support and primary care for Afghan women who are pregnant or new mothers will be held on 16th November 10:30-12:00.