Find help for paying bills and financial assistance from Refugee Council

The UK is still open to both refugees as well as Asylum seekers. Many of these newcomers need help when resettling, and the national Refugee Council can provide them with various services. There is practical support, information on free food, housing, financial help, and more. The council offers some of their own schemes as well as work in partnership with councils, charities, and other organisations.

There are several assistance programmes available for refugees in the UK, no matter where they have come from. The schemes help with housing or rent deposits, financial literacy and management, and health among other services. All of the aid, whether financial or advice, is free to immigrants as well as refugees in the United Kingdom. What the council can assist with includes the following.

Financial aid for refugees

Financial help can be arranged. The aim is to ensure the refugee and their family is stable. Whether it is a council bond scheme for paying rent deposits or LHA – Local Housing Allowance, the aim is to ensure the refugee has housing.

Many immigrants and refugees need documentation as well so that they can settle in the UK. The identification can help them apply for welfare benefits, free food from the Trussell Trust, and other social services. Most of this is grant based aid and is offered by the council as well as central government or not-for profits.

Refugees and immigrants almost always need housing. The price of rentals and homes in the UK is very high. The Refugee Council will try to settle the refugee into the region. This may involve sending them to a shelter first, then hostel, the some form of permanent housing. The financial help from the Refugee Council as well as welfare grants may all help to pay a rent or damage deposit or first months rental payment to the landlord.

The Refugee Council Private Rented Scheme (PRS) is an option too. The not-for profit partner with landlords as well as tenants to help the asylum seekers. PRS offers many forms of help ranging from assistance in locating, and paying for housing to tenancy sustainment services. PRS will help the refugee or asylum seekers apply for loans or grants for paying their rent; free advice on locating accommodations; information on employment; and more. All this is part of the council housing schemes.

Free practical support and social services from Refugee Council

Health and Medical care is covered by the Refugee Council. The organization partners with the UK Department of Health on this service. It gives newcomers of all ages the free medical care they need, with a focus on children and the vulnerable.

Other essential needs may be addressed to. Both refugees as well a asylum seekers often need various practical support or free items. The Refugee council may give the following.

• Free food boxes or hot meals, and find a list of free food schemes.
• Clothes.
• Furniture for their new home or flat.
• Information on job or employment programmes so the Refugee can get an income for them and their family.

Much more may be given as practical support. Even if the goods are not material, such as clothing or white goods or financial aid for paying bills, the council will still offer advice as well as a listening ear. This can be very helpful to any new immigrant coming to the UK.

The Refugee Council does its best to help all newcomers to the United Kingdom, whether they are in England, Wales, Scotland, or Northern Ireland. Refugees, no matter what nation they are from as well as asylum seekers may be offered everything from housing to food, medical care, and much more.  There are offices across the UK, and more information as well as signposting is here. https://www.refugeecouncil.org.uk/how_can_we_help_you