Useful websites

Media and news
CBBC (BBC Radio & TV for Children)	https://www.bbc.co.uk/cbbc
BBC Radio / TV / News / Weather	https://www.bbc.co.uk
Wakefield Express (Local News)	https://www.wakefieldexpress.co.uk
Al Jazeera (International News)	https://www.aljazeera.com
Local and National Information
Free City Bus	https://www.wymetro.com/buses/free-town-and-city-buses/wakefield-freecitybus/
Local transport	https://www.wymetro.com
Wakefield Local Government	https://www.wakefield.gov.uk
Welcome to Wakefield	http://welcometowakefield.uk
Farsi Church in Wakefield	https://wakefieldbaptistchurch.co.uk/activities/farsi-worship
UK Government	https://www.gov.uk
Research
Google	https://google.co.uk
Google Maps	https://google.co.uk/maps
Wikipedia	https://wikipedia.org
Video meetings
Zoom	https://zoom.us
Email services
Yahoo Mail	https://mail.yahoo.com
Gmail	https://mail.google.com
Hotmail	https://outlook.live.com

Places to visit

There are some places in Wakefield that you can visit

Theatre Royal Wakefield	Visit the Theatre Royal’s “Conversation Cafe“. Details on their web page. Please book in before coming. Wakefield Theatre Royal is a Theatre of Sanctuary.
Wakefield Library	You will be welcome at Wakefield’s library at Wakefield One. They are a library of sanctuary and are happy to help you with free WiFi, access to computers and somewhere quiet and comfortable to sit.
The Art House	The Art House WF1 2TE in the Terrace Room on Thursdays from 2pm – 4pm Crafts, Games and Chat sessions For individuals and families Everyone welcome

Online Learning websites

These websites can help adults and children to learn.

UK Schools	https://welcometowakefield.uk/useful-links/schools-in-the-uk/
Learn English by Zoom	https://wakefield.cityofsanctuary.org/refugees-and-asylum-seekers-2/english-classes
City of Sanctuary learning resources	https://schools.cityofsanctuary.org/resources/covid-support
Learning English in Yorkshire & Humber	https://www.learningenglish.org.uk
Financial help for University courses	https://star-network.org.uk/access-to-university/scholarships/list/

Health Websites

These websites will help you get the advice and health care you need.

National Health Service (NHS)	https://www.nhs.uk
Doctors of the world	https://www.doctorsoftheworld.org.uk
MESMAC	https://www.mesmac.co.uk
Wakefield & COVID19	https://www.wakefield.gov.uk/Pages/about-the-council/wakefield-council-covid-19-resource-centre.aspx
Wakefield COVID19 resources	https://www.wakefieldccg.nhs.uk/home/patient-in-wakefield/get-involved/coronavirus-covid-19-resources
Solace: Mental Health help	https://www.solace-uk.org.uk/therapy

Websites to help you

We recommend these websites for information and help if you are seeking asylum or settling in Wakefield as a refugee.

Wakefield District City of Sanctuary	http://wakefield.cityofsanctuary.org
Migrant Help	https://www.migranthelpuk.org
Migrant Help – Portal	https://ellis.custhelp.com
City of Sanctuary	https://cityofsanctuary.org
Help in Leeds	https://helpinleeds.com
RETAS Leeds	https://retasleeds.weebly.com
Migration Yorkshire	https://www.migrationyorkshire.org.uk
Asylum Hosting Wakefield	https://ahw.org.uk
Welcome to Wakefield	http://welcometowakefield.uk
Manuel Bravo	https://manuelbravo.org.uk
Asylum Matters	https://asylummatters.org
Central Asylum Yorkshire	http://www.centralasylumyorkshire.org
Refugee Council	https://www.refugeecouncil.org.uk
Refugee Action	https://www.refugee-action.org.uk
Migrant Info Hub	https://migrantinfohub.org.uk
Right to remain	https://righttoremain.org.uk/
Mears feedback	https://www.mearsgroup.co.uk/contact-us/accommodation-feedback

Interesting Websites

More websites you might like.

Stand and Be Counted – Theatre	https://www.sbctheatre.co.uk/
Hidden Winter – a story walk adventure	https://www.hiddenwinter.co.uk/