Woman's Hour

A scheme to help Afghan refugees like Amir housed in hotels up and down the country to access swimming and fitness facilities.

10.27.2021 - By BBC Radio 4Play

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We talk to an Afghan family housed in one of the many hotels which have become home for thousands of others like them. Many families and children often struggle to exercise which has an impact on their physical and mental health.

BBC producer Sue Mitchell a keen swimmer is working with them to enable them to be able to make use of hotel and local authority swimming pools to to help them while they wait for news about permanent accommodation, benefits and education.

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Presenter: Chloe Tilley

Producer: Lisa Jenkinson

Studio Manager: Duncan Hannant.

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