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Free, confidential support for Roma and Romanian communities
If you or your family need help, you are not alone.
Union Romani Voice provides free, confidential, and culturally informed support to Roma and Romanian individuals and families in Ipswich, Suffolk, and beyond.
Our services are available face to face, by phone, or by email, and are based on trust, lived experience, and respect.
All our services are free of charge.
Who this support is for
Our support is available to:
- Roma and Romanian individuals and families
- Migrants and EU nationals
- People with English as an additional language (EAL)
- Women, children, and vulnerable adults
- People facing housing, legal, welfare, or safeguarding issues
You do not need to already be connected to other services.
We will help you understand your options and support you step by step.
The support we offer
Legal & Immigration Support
We provide advice, guidance, and advocacy on:
- EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
- Immigration status and applications
- Understanding your rights and responsibilities in the UK
- Help with letters, forms, and official processes
- Referrals to specialist legal services where needed
Access to Justice – Free Legal Advice
We work in partnership with Suffolk Law Centre through the Suffolk Access to Justice project.
This service is for recent migrants, particularly:
- Roma communities
- People from Eastern European countries
- Individuals with English as an additional language (EAL)
Through this partnership, you can access free legal advice on a range of issues, delivered in a safe and supportive way, with trusted community support.
Contact: [email protected]
Phone: +44 7789 712684
Housing & Welfare Support
We support individuals and families with:
- Housing issues and homelessness prevention
- Benefits and welfare applications
- Debt support and referrals
- Understanding council decisions and letters
- Advocacy with local authorities and housing providers
Health, Wellbeing & Social Support
We help with:
- Registering with GPs and accessing NHS services
- Mental health and emotional wellbeing support
- Family counselling and social support
- Domestic abuse support and referrals
- Safeguarding and child protection concerns
- Community health and wellbeing awareness sessions
Employment, Education & Skills
We provide support with:
- Employment guidance
- Skills development and training
- Education access for children and adults
- ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) classes
- Confidence building and community learning
Drop-in sessions & community activities
We run regular drop-in sessions and community activities, where you can speak to us directly in a welcoming and safe space.
Support is available:
- Face to face
- By phone
- By email
Activities include:
- Advice and advocacy drop-ins
- ESOL classes
- Health & wellbeing open days
- Legal information sessions
- Community information events
How to get support
Getting help is simple.
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +44 7789 712684
Please write “GET SUPPORT” in the subject line if emailing.
You can tell us :
- What kind of help you need
- Your preferred language
- How you would like to be contacted
Professionals (schools, councils, health services) may also contact us for referrals.
Confidentiality & trust
All support is:
- Free
- Confidential
- Respectful and non-judgmental
We will never share your information without your consent, unless required by law to keep someone safe.
You do not have to face this alone
We are here to listen, support, and stand with you.
Contact us today and let’s take the next step together.
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