š Roma families
Roma communities
Information, organisations and guidance for Roma families. You can always ask for an interpreter in your language, including Romanes.
Roma-led and specialist organisations
Connecting Roma CIC
Bradford. Roma-led advocacy, interpreting and training on safeguarding and health. Can help with referrals. Runs the Romalandia cultural centre.
Roma Support Group
National, Roma-led. Advice and advocacy, settled status help, education and mental health support, and training for professionals.
Sheffield Roma Network
Sheffield, Page Hall. Community voice for Roma in Sheffield, based at Firvale Community Hub, 127 Page Hall Road, S4 8GU.
Family Rights Group
National. Free advice for parents and relatives when childrenās services are involved. 0808 801 0366
Modern Slavery & Exploitation Helpline
National, 24 hours. Confidential help for anyone forced to work, cheated of wages or held by an employer. Interpreters available. 08000 121 700
Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority
National. Report labour exploitation, fake job offers and abuse by labour providers. 0800 432 0804
Your rights with services
- You can ask for a professional interpreter at the doctor, school, council and social services. Your children should not have to interpret.
- Services should record your ethnicity only as you describe yourself.
- You can ask for letters to be explained by phone or in person.