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# Other organisations supporting people in detention and prison

<table><thead><tr><th width="178.333251953125">Organisation</th><th width="280.99993896484375">Description</th><th width="269">How to contact</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><a href="https://www.biduk.org/">Bail for Immigration Detainees (BID)</a></td><td>Legal advice and information via their free helpline; advice for people in immigration detention on self-representation in bail applications; representation for deportation appeals. </td><td><p>Advice Line: Opening times: Monday - Thursday, 10:00am - 12:00pm</p><p>Tel: 020 7456 9750<br>Email: casework@biduk.org</p></td></tr><tr><td><a href="https://captainsupport.net/">Captain Support UK</a></td><td>Volunteer network in solidarity with people criminalised for seeking asylum/in connection with crossing the channel. Connect people to local support networks, helpful information and connect people to lawyers and social support if needed.</td><td>Email:captainsupport@proton.me</td></tr><tr><td><a href="https://www.clinks.org/directory">Clinks</a></td><td>A network for groups and organisations providing support to people in prison. The Clinks Directory contains information about over 800 organisations and projects working with people with experience of the criminal justice system and their families. Enter a place name, organisation, or use the search filters provided to find the service you need.‍</td><td><p>Email: info@clinks.org</p><p>Tel: 020 4502 6774</p></td></tr><tr><td><a href="https://hibiscusinitiatives.org.uk/">Hibiscus</a></td><td>Support to Black and minoritised women in the criminal justice and immigration system.</td><td>Email: info@hibiscus.org.uk.           Tel: 020 7697 4120</td></tr><tr><td><a href="https://www.humansforrights.org/">Humans for Rights Network</a></td><td>Provides advice and casework support to age-disputed children in adult accommodation (including prison and detention).</td><td><p>Email:Info@humansforrightsnetwork.com </p><p>Tel: 07506663089</p></td></tr><tr><td><a href="https://jcwi.org.uk/how-can-we-help/">Joint Council for the Welfare of Immigrants</a> (JCWI)</td><td>Provide legal aid representation and specialist advice in all areas of immigration and asylum law, including judicial review challenges.</td><td><p>Email: info@jcwi.org.uk. </p><p>Tel: 020 7251 8708  <br>Advice line: 0800 160 1004 (open Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10:00am to 1:00pm.)<br></p></td></tr><tr><td><a href="https://kentrefugeehelp.org.uk/">Kent Refugee Help</a></td><td>Legal and welfare support to migrant communities and refugees in London and Kent prisons.</td><td>Email: info@kentrefugeehelp.org.uk</td></tr><tr><td><a href="https://medicaljustice.org.uk/">Medical Justice</a></td><td>Independent medical advice and assessments for people experiencing health problems (including mental health) in detention and for survivors of torture. </td><td><p><a href="https://medicaljustice.org.uk/make-a-referral/">Make an online referral via the Medical Justice website </a></p><p>Tel: 0204 551 1280</p></td></tr><tr><td><a href="https://nejmacollective.wordpress.com/">The Nejma Collective</a></td><td>A UK-based collective of Muslim volunteers who work in solidarity with people in prisons and detention centres through sharing of resources and mutual support.</td><td><a href="mailto:nejmacollective@gmail.com">Email: nejmacollective@gmail.com</a></td></tr><tr><td><a href="https://prisonersadvice.org.uk/wordpress/advice-line/">Prisoners' Advice Service</a></td><td>Provide legal advice and support to people in prison </td><td>Advice Line: 020 7253 3323<br>Monday, Wednesday and Friday.<br>10:00 to 12:30 and 14:00 to 16:30</td></tr><tr><td><a href="https://prisonreformtrust.org.uk/">Prison Reform Trust</a></td><td>Advice and support to people in prison </td><td>Helpline: 0808 802 0060<br>Monday 3pm–5pm (except bank holidays)<br>Wednesday 10.30am–12.30pm<br>Thursday 10:30am–12:30pm</td></tr><tr><td><a href="https://www.rainbowmigration.org.uk/">Rainbow Migration</a></td><td>Provide emotional and practical support (including legal representation) for LGBTQI+ people seeking asylum.</td><td>Tel: 0203 752 5801 Email: hello@rainbowmigration.org.uk<br></td></tr><tr><td><a href="https://www.refugeecouncil.org.uk/get-help/age-dispute/">Refugee Council</a> </td><td>Supports young people who believe that they have been given the wrong age by the Home Office at the border, or by the local authorities after an age assessment.</td><td><p>Tel: 020 7346 6700</p><p>Referral email: age.disputes@refugeecouncil.org.uk </p><p>Office Email: info.youthdevelopment@refugeecouncil.org.uk</p></td></tr><tr><td><a href="https://www.refugeewomen.co.uk/">Women for Refugee Women</a></td><td>Support for women who are seeking safety from persecution, including women in detention with casework support and guidance. </td><td><p>Tel: 020 7250 1239 </p><p>Email: admin@refugeewomen.co.uk</p></td></tr></tbody></table>


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