Working out how the health care and education system works and finding new friends can present challenges to those who choose to make the UK their new home.
In Scarborough, a number of groups aimed at supporting members of the Eastern European communities have been set up with help from a North Yorkshire County Council Stronger Communities Grant.
Latvis aims to improve the emotional, physical and social well-being of Latvians living in the area.
Pomoc (the Polish word for help / assistance), provides information, advice, guidance and signposting to members so they are able to navigate services and fully engage with community life in Scarborough.
The project has established a number of recognised drop-ins and contact points where Eastern European residents can present and receive free assistance in accessing services.
This assistance includes; interpretation and translation, filling in documentation, signposting to relevant services…
