KOREA TOWN FOUNDATION
Korean ADVICE CENTRE (KaC)
KAC
The KAC helps many North and South Koreans who struggle to settle into the UK due to social, economic, cultural, and lingual obstacles and challenges they might face in the UK. KAC aims to offer legal advice, general advice, and useful guidance and information for the UK life in an easy-to-understand and approachable way. It is partnering with local volunteer organisations to provide the best care to the vulnerable Korean people in the UK.
KAC will help many Koreans by consulting them and providing advice about the UK systems and laws in Korean, and will try its best to help them settle, stabilize their lives, and nurture their future generations in the UK. In the first step, volunteers who can speak Korean and English will consult and help you, and if you need professional legal advice, you will be connected to a relevant professional solicitor.
Legal Advice
For Individuals:
- Immigration Law
- Landlord-Tenant Disputes
- Employment Law (Workplace Harassment or Dismissal)
- Family Law (Divorce, Finance Split, Children)
- Application for Power of Attorney, Deputyship Order for those suffering from dementia or mental illness
- Inheritance Law (Inheritance Disputes, Inheritance Tax, Gift, Trust, and Administration of Estates)
- Making a Will
- Conveyancing
For Businesses:
- Dispute Resolutions
- Contract Law
- Employment Law (Dismissal, Updates on Employment Law, etc.)
- Business Incorporation and Approval
- Project Development
- Commercial Lease
General Advice
Mind in Kingston, The Magpie Project:
The Magpie Projects supports the wellbeing of local Korean individuals and communities in the borough of Kingston upon Thames and surrounding areas. The aim of the Magpie Project is to help our local Korean community to challenge mental health stigma and promote positive wellbeing, care and respect for all.
The team is led by bilingual staff and volunteers (Korean and English), who can provide support and advice. The staff will help you to feel more confident to navigate local mental health services and find safe spaces for support.
They offer support with issues such as:
- Stress, loneliness, anxiety, depression, panic attacks, self-harm, low self-esteem, eating disorders, postnatal depression, psychosis, suicidal thoughts and more.
- Difficulties in settling into life in the UK
- Family issues (spouse, children, etc.)
- Harassment or violence at home or work
Counselling is provided for free, however, it requires an initial assessment and sessions run by appointment. It can be face to face, online, or telephone line.
Email: talkmagpie@mindinkingston.org.uk
Counselling line: 07442 850348
Open Café at Kingston Environment Centre
Open Café at Kingston Environment Centre
Every Monday 6.30 – 8.30pm (except Bank Holidays)
1 Kingston Road, New Malden, KT3 3PE
Useful Websites for Life in the UK
General:
Upcoming Bank Holidays in the UK 2023 – UK bank holidays – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
How to get your driving license in the UK – Driving licences – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Top tips on what to do after a car accident – Car accident advice – don’t get caught out | RAC Drive
GP Search in your area – Find a GP – NHS (www.nhs.uk) and How to register with a GP surgery – NHS (www.nhs.uk)
UK Visas and Immigration – UK Visas and Immigration – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
UK’s National Emergency Numbers – 999 and 112: the UK’s national emergency numbers – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
British Council:
British Council – British Council | The UK’s international culture and education organisation
British Council Guide to Safety Matters – safety-first.pdf (britishcouncil.org)
Study UK – Study UK Homepage | Study UK (britishcouncil.org)
British Council Search for Courses – Ways of learning | Study UK (britishcouncil.org)
UK Education & Study:
The National Curriculum – The national curriculum: Overview – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Independent School Search – Home (independentschoolsyearbook.co.uk)
Search for Courses (UCAS) – UCAS | At the heart of connecting people to higher education
Postgraduate Studentships – Postgraduate Studentships | Find a PhD | Postgraduate Funding
Office for Standards in Education, Children’s Services and Skills – Ofsted – Ofsted – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Independent School Inspectorate – Independent Schools Inspectorate (isi.net)
HM Inspectorate of Education – Inspection and review | What we do | Education Scotland
Association of Colleges – AoC Home | Association of Colleges
Prepare for Success – Prepare for Success
Why is the UK a Top Study Destination? – Why is the UK a Top Study Destination? | FindAMasters.com
World University Rankings 2023 – World University Rankings 2023 | Times Higher Education (THE)
Finance (Scholarships, Grants, Awards, Public Funds):
Chevening UK Government Scholarships – Chevening
Royal Society Grants, Schemes & Awards – Grants Schemes & Awards | Royal Society
Funding Your Postgraduate Study – Funding postgraduate study | Prospects.ac.uk
Public Funds – Public funds – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Tourism:
Food and Drink Festivals – Food Festivals 2023 Calendar | (thefestivalcalendar.co.uk)
Museums and Galleries:- Art, Culture & Traditions in The UK – VisitBritain
Events | National Gallery, London
Attractions – Family Attractions in the UK | Great Days Out UK (great-days-out.co.uk)
Music – Tickets for concerts, festivals, music, gigs, clubs. Official Ticketmaster Site
Sports – BBC Sport – Scores, Fixtures, News – Live Sport
Theatres – Theatre shows across the UK | WhatsOnStage
Visit England – VisitEngland: Holidays, days out and tourist information for England
Visit Wales – UK breaks and family holiday destinations | Visit Wales
Visit Scotland – VisitScotland – Scotland’s National Tourist Organisation | VisitScotland
Visit Northern Ireland – Discover Northern Ireland | Visit Northern Ireland | Tourism NI