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MEAD project offers help to migrant groups


to act as a forum where members and visitors can share information, photos and articles relevant to Scots and Poles. the website is still under


development but within a few weeks, more material will be added including a facility which will allow visitors to join the association online. the website is not designed as


a business venture and any funds raised through membership of the association will be used to cover running costs and to promote the interests of Scotland and Poland in different ways. Full of enthusiasm for the


new venture, Paul Gogolinski looks ahead to the many ties between Poland and Scotland becoming even more celebrated. “We want to pull together all


the different elements,” he says, “starting off with the historical links and bringing in culture, education and business – creating a network of networks and really pulling together Scotland and Poland.”


A NEW project has been launched this month to help members of the Polish community and other migrant and ethnic groups make the most of the opportunities open to them in Scotland. The MEAD Project in Perth


and Kinross aims to give the growing migrant population the support they need to play a full and active role in their communities. MEAD will also help the


statutory and voluntary help


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groups reach the people most in need of their assistance. The Project will have a


particular focus on supporting unpaid carers and people affected by disability, long-term health conditions and older age. MEAD’s one-stop shop


services include help with l advocacy and casework lmulti-lingual information and advice service


l individual and group support


l recreational, therapeutic and educational opportunities


l community engagement and consultation


The MEAD Project can help


with form-filling, take part in organising local events and will highlight migrant and minority ethnic communities


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