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WELLBEING
​Community InfoSource developed the Wellbeing Project during 2020 in response to the destitution, digital exclusion and isolation asylum seekers in Glasgow face as a result of the UK asylum system, which was exacerbated during Covid lockdown. As services went online they were inaccessible to those without smartphones, laptops and data and language barriers made this more difficult. The increased isolation contributed to declining mental health and this was particularly so for over 300 asylum seekers who were moved into cramped and inappropriate hotel accommodation without the facilities to cook their own food or meet socially.

Asylum seekers’ experiences and journeys are often traumatic and affect their mental health. The Wellbeing team offer a befriending service through Buddy Volunteers that aims to support new arrivals through peer to peer support and practical support with daily lives. Buddy Volunteers, many of whom have lived experience of asylum, offer much needed friendly support that helps asylum-seekers navigate life in their new city, offering support to access much-needed services and signposting to other agencies.
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​The Wellbeing Project also offers ways in which asylum seekers can stay connected by improving digital access and increasing social connections either digitally or face to face. Our volunteers and participants help plan and organise regular activities such as cycling trips, hill walks, and city tours, improving physical and mental health.

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If you are an asylum seeker and would like to join us please email [email protected] or call/text 07306 356 840

    If you have an enquiry about becoming a Buddy or getting involved in Wellbeing activities in Glasgow please send us a message and we will get back to you.

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Latest News​

Additional Free digital ESOL lessons announced on Wednesdays and Thursdays.
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Limited support available to help with data.
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Our new 'Walk & Talk" project has started. This project combines a free online ESOL class linked to a walk the following day.
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Community InfoSource is a registered Scottish Charity 
Scottish Charity No: SC049135 

​Phone: 0141 258 2773 
Email: [email protected]

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  • Home
  • About Us
    • Who We Are
    • What We Do
  • Projects
    • Challenging VAW
    • WELLBEING
    • ASH >
      • ASH Good Practice Information
    • CIS past >
      • Living Well International
  • Research
  • News
  • Get Involved
    • Volunteer
    • Donate
  • Contact Us
  • Useful Links
  • Jobs
  • Appreciating Shafiq and Andrew
  • Challenging VAW
  • WELLBEING PROJECT
  • Living Well International