1. Bristol “Jak zyc i pracowac w Bristolu i poludniowo-zachodniej w Anglii”Bristol

2. Bristol

3. Bristol What is it? A voluntary organisation based in Bristol Aims to provide advice and support to Poles and OTHERS in Bristol and the South West to help them rapidly integrate into British life in the South West –Find work, accommodation and schools –Learn language –Keep healthy and reduce stress –ENJOY living hereBristol

4. Bristol Staffed by Volunteers –Parish Priest –Fr Zygmunt Fraczek –Honorary Consul – Mr Peszynski –Doctors, Lawyers, Educationalists, Translators, Accountants, Employment Specialists etc AND many Young People Working closely with Statutory and Voluntary Organisations in Bristol –National Health Service –Bristol City Council –Trade Unions –Citizens’ Advice Bureau –Employment Support Agencies –Police –Accommodation Support Agencies –MediaBristol Who are we?

5. Bristol Key Areas for advice –Employment –Accommodation –Legal issues –Health –Education How will support be provided (now and in future) –Advice Booklets –Advice Clinics –WebsiteBristol

6. Bristol Advice Sessions

7. Bristol Health Law and workers rights Working with Agencies/Health and Safety Education – Adults and Children Police – personal safety/traffic Trade Unions – TUC Personal Safety – Feb 24 th 06 Workers Registration Scheme/Tax Issues/NI –Mar 24 th 06

8. Bristol Workshops TUC workers rights, basic employment law –2 x Saturday p.m. Alcohol and Health How to get your teaching qualifications registered

9. Bristol Groups established Polish speaking AA Teachers self help group Support for Polish Children with Homework To Come Drivers self-help group TGW Medical professions support network

10. Bristol Practical Support

11. Bristol Working Communities Help finding work More than 700 registered for work FRIDAYS No English Language = No Job

12. Bristol English Language Classes - Adults Bristol City College etc full++ Workers Education Association More than 300 people registered Also fast track poles - teachers and others with good English to support and teach

13. Bristol JV ‘advice clinic’ Everything you can imagine!!!! New volunteers

14. Bristol Skills Assessment and matching Joint work with Bristol City Council Data from working communities Data from our own work

15. Bristol Health and Well-being Study Joint project: South West Public Health Observatory + University of Krakow Department of Social Medicine and Epidmiology Tools ready Seeking EU funding

16. Bristol Links Within the Polish Community –Polish School –Young Adults Group –Library Faith/Ethnic/Community Groups