Resources and useful guidance for Ukrainian nationals arriving in the UK and for hosts under the Homes for Ukraine scheme. Hope for Justice have also created this document with further materials Important Information for Displaced People in Ukraine
Human Trafficking Helplines
Poland – La Strada Poland Helpline: (+48) 22 628 99 99
Hungary – National Hotline: (+36) 06 80 / 20 55 20
Moldova – La Strada Moldova: (+373) 0800 77 777
Romania – Hotline against Trafficking: (+40) 0800 800 678
Slovakia – Slovak Crisis Centre DOTYK: (+421) 903 704 78
UK – Modern Slavery Helpline: (+44) 08000 121 700
Barnardo’s Helpline 0800 148 8586 or email ukrainiansupport@barnardos.org.uk. Services include access to interpreters in Ukrainian and Russian. Can offer therapy with a qualified psychotherapist, advice on a range of issues and practical support such as access to digital devices to ensure families stay connected to loved ones during this worrying time, as well as stimulating toys for children, vital baby items and more. This helpline has free interpreting services in Russian and Ukrainian.
Safety Advice for Ukrainian Refugees Entering the UK
Information for Refugees on Keeping Yourself Safe from Exploitation available in Ukrainian, Russian, Polish & English from The Salvation Army.
Information for Ukrainian Nationals Arriving in the UK (financial support, housing, immigration status & children) available in Ukrainian and English from the Red Cross
Advice for Ukrainian Refugees: Life in the UK and Modern Slavery from Hope for Justice
Safety Rules for Those Fleeing the War in Ukraine to Poland - available in Ukrainian, Russian and English
Travel Safe, Stay Safe - practical advice on how to seek sanctuary safely available in Ukrainian, Russian and English (lists organisations that can help in Euopean countries) hotlines in each country and information on trafficking from STOP THE TRAFFIK. There is also this useful guide to Staying Stay in the UK, in Ukrainian and Russian.
Forced to Leave Ukraine Through War? Information for Ukrainians forced to relocate due to conflict
Guide for Ukrainians Arriving in the UK from the UK Government
Companies offering free travel into the UK Red Cross details information on free travel offered by Wizz Air, Eurostar and Trains across the UK.
Accommodation and Safety on the Move
Hospitality Helps provides free temporary hotel accommodation to Ukrainian residents, who are forced to leave their homes as a result of the war. Application for temporary accommodation, after registration you will be shown a list of hotel rooms available.
European Network on Statelessness have developed this guide on access to protection for stateless refugees from Ukraine. Country specific information for stateless individuals who have fled Ukraine. To date we have published profiles for Hungary, Moldova, Poland, and Romania.
Immigration Support
Red Cross Guidance on Ukrainian Family Scheme, Humanitarian Sponsorship Pathway, extending permission to remain the UK, Accommodation advice and the Homes for Ukraine Scheme
Immigration Guidance Covering getting safely out of the Ukraine, Joining a family member settled in the UK, Ukrainians sponsored by someone in the UK, Ukrainians already in the UK on visas, immigration advice signposting and arriving in neighbouring countries from the Workers’ Rights Centre
UK Visa Support for Ukrainian Nationals Government information on Ukraine Family Scheme, Ukraine Sponsorship Scheme (Homes for Ukraine) and other visas.
Home Office adviser finder tool for an immigration adviser
European Commission Immigration advice and information for people fleeing the war in Ukraine covering rights to protection and crossing borders. Available in Russian and Ukrainian. Information on individual EU countries can be found here.
Homes for Ukraine Scheme
Exploitation in the Homes for Ukraine Scheme Council Briefing August 2022
Register to Find Accommodation in the UK through the Homes for Ukraine Scheme
Advice for Hosts
Further Information on the Scheme for Hosts
Safe Refuge Host Welcome Pack resource for hosts to complete and give to guests to provide them with the information they need, available in Ukrainian & English. Includes emergency numbers, medical contact details, information on education, places of worship, local transport, and community facilities from the Vita Network.
Hosting Good Practice Guide for prospective hosts for refugees from NACCOM
Advice for Anyone Supporting Ukrainian Refugees: Life in the UK and Modern Slavery from Hope for Justice
Scheme for Displaced Ukrainians in Scotland
Finding Family in Ukraine
If you are unable to contact your family due to the recent conflict escalation in Ukraine email findyour_family@redcross.org.uk with your full name and telephone number. A team member from the Red Cross’s International Family Tracing service will contact you.
Legal Support
Ukrainian Legal aid is an international consortium of solicitors, and can be contacted online. You can also contact the Immigration Advice Service for free legal advice, using the contact form on their website.
Advice Ukraine focus on immigration in and to the UK, and can be contacted at ukraine@freemovement.org.uk
Information on Help-Desks set up to support legal representatives and those providing support to Ukrainian refugees in neighbouring countries from the Council of Europe
Solicitor Directory for England and Wales & Solicitor Directory for Scotland and Northern Ireland
Find a Legal Aid Advisor for England and Wales & Scotland and Northern Ireland if you need an immigration solicitor and are on low income. Legal aid is not "public funds" for the purpose of immigration rules, so you can apply even if you are on a visa that doesn't normally give you access to public funds (such as benefits).
Workers’ Rights in the UK
Workers’ Rights in the UK Leaflets in multiple languages from the GLA
Just Good Work App Provides job seekers and workers advice on recruitment, employment and life in a new destination
If you have any information about the mistreatment of workers call Gangmasters & Labour Abuse Authority on 0800 432 0804.
Health Resources
Translated Health Information for Patients Translated into Ukrainian addressing common questions including how to register with a GP and Vaccines from Doctors of the World
Trauma Healing Institute Guidance on supporting individuals who have experienced trauma after a disaster
First Aid Guidance in Ukrainian and Russian from St John’s Ambulance
Anti-Trafficking
Modern Slavery Guidance from Crimestoppers with helpline numbers
Information on Child Exploitation from the Children’s Society including how to spot the signs of modern slavery.
Information and Guidance on Trafficking for Professionals from the Red Cross