The table below lists Government and Health Resources:
| NHS Direct 0845 4647 | Health advice over the phone. If you cannot speak English say your phone number and ‘Nepali’ then an interpreter will speak to you over the phone |
| Council Tax / Housing issues | Visit your local Council Offices |
| Emergency Services Police / Ambulance / Fire |
For general help … 112 For emergency ….. 999 |
| Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB) | For general information and advice, your local CAB office can give free, confidential advice |
| Department of Work and Pensions | can help with advice and support on working in the UK and accessing benefits |
| Libraries | a good local resource for information and often with free internet access at the library if you become a member |
| Doctors | It is important to register with a local GP, if you change address, you must re- register with a local doctor |
| Clubs and Societies | if you want to meet people in the local area, joining clubs and societies with special interests would be a good idea. Information can be found in libraries. |
| Disability Living Allowance (DLA) | Click here to visit the GOV.UK web page for DLA |
| Am I eligible for Housing Benefit? | Click here to visit GOV.UK Housing Benefit page |
| Dual language (Nepali & English) Hampshire NHS Guide |
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| Apply to settle in the UK as a victim of domestic violence. Download the form the UK Government Publications website (clink logo to go the page) |  |
| Seeking Refuge?
Domestic violence, immigration law and “no recourse to public funds” (click logo for 20-page PDF factsheet prepared by Rights of Women organisation) |
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Organisation Resources you can help or which can help you:
(click the logo to visit the resource – opens in a new tab)
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If you would like to make a food donation please come to Maddhat Shamuha and we will pass on your donation. Many parcels have been given to the Nepalese Community so if you would like to contribute some more culturally appropriate food, it will help someone in need. |
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Gurkha Welfare Trust |
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Gurkha Brigade Association |
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Gurkha Museum in Winchester |
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Namaste Community Foundation |