Merseyside Refugee and Asylum Seekers Pre & Post Natal Support Group
M.R.A.N.G is a dedicated voluntary group providing a vast range
of services to women refugees and asylum seekers based in the North West
The group is attended by women from over 60 countries worldwide
and from all religions
Since September 2004 the group has supported women giving birth to 194 children,
have given out 189 birthing packs and have had over 8000 attending the drop in clinic
We currently have over 600 members who regularly access out services
The aim of
M.R.A.N.G is to provide a full range of services for pre and
post natal asylum seeking and refugee women, supporting them in a caring
and confidential environment.
We are proud to have a team of volunteers with a wealth of experience of
working sensitively with women who are victims of trauma and rape
in their home countries
Services
We provide a variety of services and sign-posting support such as:
- Providing access to Social Workers
- A drop in centre at St Patrick's Church
- Structured child play on Fridays, one to one
- Access to qualified nurses (HIV certificated) and health advocacy
- Access to Sure Start and PCT
- Free baby equipment and clothing for mother and baby, recycling service
- Access to counseling for children and adults
- Free legal advice on asylum and Hum Rights issues/escorts to and from court
- Trips out and much more