https://www.clao.org.uk/if-we-cant-help/information-on-other-organisations-or-agencies-that-may-be-able-to-help/immigration-and-nationality/
https://www.clao.org.uk/if-we-cant-help/information-on-other-organisations-or-agencies-that-may-be-able-to-help/immigration-and-nationality/
Refugee support service for everyone, wherever they are based in Scotland. Free multilingual information and expert advice on refugee and asylum issues.
They can help with money, housing, homelessness, immigration information and advice, healthcare and mental health services, learning English, integration and making social connections and official documents issued by Home Office.
Website: www.scottishrefugeecouncil.org.uk/direct-support
Email: refugeesupport@scottishrefugeecouncil.org.uk
Helpline: 0808 1967 274 operates Mon, Tues, Thurs & Fri 9am – 5pm, Wed 2pm to 5pm.
Advises and assists individuals on issues relating to equality, discrimination and human rights.
Freephone telephone 0808 800 0082 or www.equalityadvisoryservice.com
EMLC provides information, advice and legal representation on Immigration and Nationality; Asylum; Employment and Discrimination Law.
Tel: 0141 204 2888
Email: admin@emlc.org.uk
Website: www.emlc.org.uk
Citizens’ Rights Project provides information, advice and support for EU citizens in Scotland. They can assist with accessing information and advice on citizens’ rights, and facilitate contacts with public sector and government organisations.
Website: citizensrightsproject.org/information-advice-support-eu-scotland/about-us/
Citizens Advice Scotland form Scotland’s largest independent advice network. Some bureaux have in-court advisors and lay representatives – find your local Citizens Advice Bureau at www.cas.org.uk/bureaux.
The Citizens Advice Bureau is an accredited agency for referrals to the Free Legal Services Unit of the Faculty of Advocates (see below).
The Free Legal Services Unit (FLSU) was established to provide free legal advice and representation by volunteer advocates for those who cannot afford the legal help they need, and who cannot obtain assistance from any other source. If you are interested in accessing help from the FLSU you will need to consult an accredited agency and meet certain criteria.
Free Legal Services Units which can be accessed through accredited agencies. Current accredited advice agencies can be found at www.advocates.org.uk/instructing-advocates/free-legal-services-unit
GREC are a charity based in Aberdeen which take a leading role in advancing equality across North East Scotland – including Aberdeen City, Aberdeenshire and Moray.
They work to tackle prejudice and discrimination, celebrate diversity, build positive community relations, and provide evidence to change policy and practice.
Their services include support and advice, translation and interpreting, counselling for adults and young people; language support and financial inclusion work.
Website: www.grec.co.uk
Law Clinics can provide free legal advice, assistance and representation to members of the public. Contact your local clinic if you feel you have a problem they could help you with. The law clinics operating in Aberdeen at present are:
Website: abdnlawproject.com
Tel: 01224 272 434
Email: general@abdlawproject.com
Website: www.rgu.ac.uk/life-at-rgu/learning-facilities/law-facilities/the-law-clinic
Tel: 01224 262 394
Email: thelawclinic@rgu.ac.uk
Please note that law clinics do not advise in all areas of law, with normal exclusions being family law and criminal law. Please also note that the relevant law clinic may not be able to assist you, particularly if you earn over a certain threshold amount or if there is a more appropriate alternative provider who can assist you, which would normally be the case if you are eligible for legal aid.
Bright Sky is a free, safe, easy to use app and website launched in 2018 to help anyone affected by domestic abuse to access safe expert support. It can also support anyone who has concerns about a colleague, friend or family member.
Website: www.hestia.org/bightsky