Useful Links
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Before arriving in UK
Immigration information for Ukrainians, British nationals and their family members
The Ukraine Family, Homes for Ukraine and Ukraine Extension Schemes are all open for applications to provide individuals with a pathway to come to, or remain in, the UK.
European Commission information for those fleeing the war in Ukraine
Information about your rights, how to travel safely and contact details for national authorities.
Arriving in UK
Homes for Ukraine Guidance for Guests:
Guides for guests about applying to the scheme, finding work, accessing benefits, education and health for children and adults.
Community Impact Bucks Guidance for Guests
Community Impact Bucks supports collective initiatives that support Ukrainian communities. While the site has lots of useful information, some of its links no longer work.
Ukrainian Refugee Help
This is a comprehensive and very detailed website created by hosts and volunteers in SW London sharing experiences and insights to help others. It has information on almost every important issue you can think of and more. This is definitely worth exploring. However, while very helpful, please remember to do your own research when using this site to verify the information.
Learning English
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/learn-to-speak-read-and-write-english-homes-for-ukraine
The UK government is funding STEP Ukraine which is a completely free, virtual 12-week English language and employment support programme for Ukrainians in the UK.
Buckinghamshire Council also offers free English language classes to Ukrainians. To find out more email Angela.cato@buckinghamshire.gov.uk
Social Support
We offer Cuppas & Chat coffee & cake afternoons every Saturday 1.00-3.00pm at the Dairy, next to the Clothes Barn in Princes Risborough. If you would like to socialise with other Ukrainian guests and practice your English, please contact us.
Health & Well-being Support
The Council has comprehensive information on supporting hosts and guests health & well-being. In addition to this, we have put together further details of organisations that can help with information and advice.
Employment Support
The Council has comprehensive information to support Ukrainians with finding employment.
In addition to this, we have put together further details of organisations that can help with employment information and advice.
Employment & Rights Advice
Work Rights Centre
The Work Rights Centre supports migrants to access employment justice and improve their social mobility. In London and Manchester they run a weekly free and multilingual advice clinic.
Cultural Support
https://rucc.uk/about-us
Based in Reading, the Association of Ukrainians in Great Britain (AUGB) is the largest representative body for Ukrainians and those of Ukrainian descent in the UK. We exist to develop, promote and support the interests of the Ukrainian community in the UK. There is a wonderful Ukrainian library and cafe on Wednesdays and Saturdays 2.00-4.00pm.
Disclaimer
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