INFORMATION FOR PEOPLE SEEKING
ASYLUM & REFUGEES
This page provides information about the different services, support and opportunities WERS offers for asylum seekers and refugees.
Face-to-Face:
Drop in: Monday
10am-1pm
WERS’ Office
Appointments: please visit drop in to book an appointment.
If you have an issue that you need help with – housing, education, health, benefits, education, accessing legal advice – you can bring this to us, we will help you directly or connect you with the support you need.
Material
Support
WERS works with local food banks, charities and local communities to provide food parcels, toiletries, nappies and sanitary products, clothes and basic household goods. If you need this practical support please contact the office or visit one of the drop-ins using the details below.
Financial Support
If you are in need of financial support, please speak to a member of staff or call our office on 0191 273 7482, or come to one of our drop-ins.
Volunteering
If you would like to volunteer, WERS offers two options. You can register with skillsmatch to volunteer at local organisations - we will give you support to do this. You can also apply to volunteer at WERS.
Visit our Volunteering page to find out more about opportunities.
If you are interested in either of the above opportunities, you can email:
You can also call our office on 0191 273 7482
OR
visit one of our WERS drop-ins.