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THE SERVICE

First founded in 1989,Ethnic Access Link is an independent organisation, registered as a charity, that offers a free service for the people of Worcester who need help communicating in English.

 

LINKWORK INTERPRETERS

Ethnic Access Link employs a number of Linkwork Interpreters on a regular and sessional basis offering help to to Worcester's main ethnic communities in a dozen or so languages.

All the interpreters speak English as their second language which ensures accurate understanding.

 

The Linkwork Interpreters provide a language link including:

  • The NHS
  • The Social Services
  • Employment Problems
  • Housing Issues
  • The Naturalisation Process
  • The Welfare Benefits Agencies
  • Passports and Travel Documents

We will seek to provide an interpreter that suits the needs of the client.

 

home tutor service

In conjunction with Worcester College of Technology, Ethnic Access Link recruits, trains and supports volunteer Home Tutors who teach English to people in their own homes if they are unable to attend language courses at the local college or other venue.

 

FINANCE

Ethnic Access Link receives generous funding from the following sponsors.

  • Worcestershire County Council
  • Worcestershire Health Authorities
  • Worcestershire County Council Social Services Department
  • Big Lottery
  • Worcester Municipal Charities
  • West Mercia Probation Services

 

COMMISSIONED WORK

We also provide a fee paying service to agencies who do not fund us annually, such as the Police or Courts.

 

HOW YOU CAN HELP

If you wish to help with our work, we always need additional voluntary Home Tutors or you may wish to send us a donation.

 

THE PRINCIPLES OF ETHNIC ACCESS LINK

  • We believe that people should not be denied access to public services and other help generally available simply because of the barriers created by language difficulties.
  • We seek to redress the disadvantages which stem from language and communication difficulties.
  • We help to break down barriers which can arise from language, cultural and racial differences.

THE MANAGEMENT STRUCTURE

Ethnic Access Link is managed by a Board of Trustees who employ a Director to run the service, A Consultative Forum, of representatives from minority ethnic groups, funders, professionals and statutory agencies, meets biannually to provide guidance and advice to the Trustees. Seven nationalities are represented on the Forum and four on the Trustee Board.

CULTURAL AWARENESS TRAINING

By prior arrangement, and for an agreed fee, Ethnic Access Link will provide Multi Cultural Awareness Training sessions for other agencies in relation to the main minority ethnic communities living in Worcester. We also provide training in best practice in interpreting.