Non-English Speakers
UK Health Services
These fact sheets have been written to explain the role of UK health services, the National Health Service (NHS), to newly-arrived individuals seeking asylum. They cover issues such as the role of GPs, their function as gatekeepers to the health services, how to register and how to access emergency services. Special care has been taken to ensure that information is given in clear language, and the content and style has been tested with user groups. You can open the leaflets in one of the following languages.
Wiltshire Guide for Migrant Workers
This is a bilingual guide in English and Polish and is informative and useful in helping you and your family become established in the community and as residents of Wiltshire. You can download the guide from Additional Publications at www.tcaf.org.uk. For further queries, please contact TCAF on tcaf@trowbridge.gov.uk. You can also write to Trowbridge Community Area Future, St Stephens Place, Trowbridge, Wiltshire, BA14 8AH.
Language Line
If English isn't your first or preferred language you can still use our service. All NHS services uses an interpretation service called Language Line, to support patients who cannot or prefer not to speak English. Language Line is a private, confidential service.