Wellbeing

Practical advice on supporting people's wellbeing remotely and in-person.

Wellbeing methods

We spoke to a number of organisations working in the sector, each running different types of wellbeing activities with people seeking asylum and refugees. We compiled their experiences into an overview of each method.

Virtual Therapy Support

Therapeutic support delivered remotely. A good option to support people who live far away or prefer virtual or telephone based support.

Virtual Learning Support

Virtual learning support includes important learning and development opportunities such as ESOL classes.

Virtual Social Activities

Virtual social activities are a good option to increase engagement with people who live far away or are self-isolating.

Social Activity Groups

Mostly held in-person, activity groups should be held in-line with Covid-19 social distancing guidance.

Welfare Calls

Welfare calls are a good way to check in with people who may not have internet access or other ways of connecting with people and services.

Stories from the Sector

We spoke to several organisations and experts about how they're adapting to a new normal. Choose a story below to find out what they had to say.

Case Study

How Refugee Roots developed a mixed delivery approach to maintain participants' wellbeing

Refugee Roots have adapted how they deliver their Befriending and Wellbeing services.

Antonietta Sacco

Admin and Fundraising

Case Study

Maintaining wellbeing before, during and after Covid-19

We found out how Timepeace gives refugees, people seeking asylum and locals opportunities to connect and do activities together both online and in-person.‍

Alexandra Simmons

Co-founder

Case Study