Ukraine
The UK government has announced two schemes to offer safety in the UK to those fleeing the conflict in Ukraine:
- Homes for Ukraine
- Ukraine Family Scheme
As at 21 April, Government has published the following guidance and information in relation to the schemes:
- Homes for Ukraine: Guidance for Councils (last updated 29 April 2022)
- Emergency regulations to enable immediate benefit support
- Amendment to statutory homelessness duties for councils to those from Ukraine
- Homes for Ukraine FAQ (last updated 29 April 2022): Recent updates include Ukrainian and Russian translations, and information for homeowners on the deal that has been struck to ensure the sponsorship of Ukrainian guests, who are accommodated as non-paying guests, does not impact home insurance. Please refer to the Association of British Insurers’ statement for more details.
- Update to Adult Education Budget funding Rules (inclusion of Ukrainian adults)
- Chartered Institute of Housing, Housing Rights Information Help for Ukrainian Refugees has information on issues related to accommodation
- For the latest data (21 April 2022) on the number of visas issued under the Homes for Ukraine Sponsorship scheme in the East of England, see Link
- Please also see Link to the East of England’s Wellbeing and Work for Refugee Integration (WW4RI) Project that also can be accessed by Ukrainian arrivals
- Arrivals from Ukraine: advice for primary care (last updated 27 April 2022)
- RESET launched a matching and training service to pair sponsors and refuges under the UK Government’s Homes for Ukraine scheme on 1 April: Reset launches Homes for Ukraine matching and training service • Reset Communities and Refugees (resetuk.org). This includes Homes for Ukraine Sponsor Toolkit • Reset Communities and Refugees (resetuk.org)
- Reset: this one is our e-learning turned into a video. Should you wish to use it: https://resetuk.org/toolkits/homes-for-ukraine/training-and-support
- A free online training course for volunteers and hosts of refugees https://sanctuaryfoundation.org.uk/course
- Refugees at Home and Citizens UK are also offering a matching service.
- Homes for Ukraine: Sponsor Guidance (last updated 25 March 2022)
- Homes for Ukraine official scheme website
- People who sponsor a Ukrainian individual or family will not see their household benefit entitlements affected. Read the full statement
- Welcome Guide for Ukrainians Arriving in the UK
- Guidance in English: Welcome! A Guide for Ukrainians Arriving in the UK
- Guidance in Ukrainian: Ласкаво просимо: довідник для українців, які прибувають у Велику Британію
- Guidance in Russian: Добро пожаловать! Путеводитель для украинцев, прибывающих в Великобританию
- If you’re Ukrainian and don’t have family in the UK
- Factsheet on how to Apply for Homes for Ukraine
- SUPPORT FOR THOSE FLEEING THE CONFLICT IN UKRAINE - Understanding Universal Credit
- Move to the UK if you’re coming from Ukraine - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) in English and Ukrainian
- TRANSLATED HEALTH INFORMATION FOR PATIENTS - Doctors of the World includes guide in Ukrainian and Russian on navigating the NHS
- Ukraine Extension Scheme: From 3 May 2022, Ukrainians already in the UK who had permission to stay in the UK on or before 18 March 2022 will be able to extend their stay.
- BBC Bitesize
- Bringing your pet to the UK from Ukraine - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
- Homes for Ukraine: Guidance for Councils (last updated 29 April 2022)
- Emergency regulations to enable immediate benefit support
- Amendment to statutory homelessness duties for councils to those from Ukraine
- Homes for Ukraine FAQ (last updated 29 April 2022): Recent updates include Ukrainian and Russian translations, and information for homeowners on the deal that has been struck to ensure the sponsorship of Ukrainian guests, who are accommodated as non-paying guests, does not impact home insurance. Please refer to the Association of British Insurers’ statement for more details.
- Update to Adult Education Budget funding Rules (inclusion of Ukrainian adults)
- Chartered Institute of Housing, Housing Rights Information Help for Ukrainian Refugees has information on issues related to accommodation
- For the latest data (21 April 2022) on the number of visas issued under the Homes for Ukraine Sponsorship scheme in the East of England, see Link
- Please also see Link to the East of England’s Wellbeing and Work for Refugee Integration (WW4RI) Project that also can be accessed by Ukrainian arrivals
- Arrivals from Ukraine: advice for primary care (last updated 27 April 2022)
- RESET launched a matching and training service to pair sponsors and refuges under the UK Government’s Homes for Ukraine scheme on 1 April: Reset launches Homes for Ukraine matching and training service • Reset Communities and Refugees (resetuk.org). This includes Homes for Ukraine Sponsor Toolkit • Reset Communities and Refugees (resetuk.org)
- Reset: this one is our e-learning turned into a video. Should you wish to use it: https://resetuk.org/toolkits/homes-for-ukraine/training-and-support
- A free online training course for volunteers and hosts of refugees https://sanctuaryfoundation.org.uk/course
- Refugees at Home and Citizens UK are also offering a matching service.
- Homes for Ukraine: Sponsor Guidance (last updated 25 March 2022)
- Homes for Ukraine official scheme website
- People who sponsor a Ukrainian individual or family will not see their household benefit entitlements affected. Read the full statement
- Welcome Guide for Ukrainians Arriving in the UK
- Guidance in English: Welcome! A Guide for Ukrainians Arriving in the UK
- Guidance in Ukrainian: Ласкаво просимо: довідник для українців, які прибувають у Велику Британію
- Guidance in Russian: Добро пожаловать! Путеводитель для украинцев, прибывающих в Великобританию
- If you’re Ukrainian and don’t have family in the UK
- Factsheet on how to Apply for Homes for Ukraine
- SUPPORT FOR THOSE FLEEING THE CONFLICT IN UKRAINE - Understanding Universal Credit
- Move to the UK if you’re coming from Ukraine - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) in English and Ukrainian
- TRANSLATED HEALTH INFORMATION FOR PATIENTS - Doctors of the World includes guide in Ukrainian and Russian on navigating the NHS
- Ukraine Extension Scheme: From 3 May 2022, Ukrainians already in the UK who had permission to stay in the UK on or before 18 March 2022 will be able to extend their stay.
- BBC Bitesize
- Bringing your pet to the UK from Ukraine - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)