Support for All (including carers and veterans)
Asylum Seekers, Refugees and Migrants
LOCAL SUPPORT - SELF REFERRAL
ADVICE ON REGISTERING WITH A GP
From NHS England
How to register with a GP how-to-register-with-a-gp-asylum-seekers-and-refugees.pdf
If you require any signposting to local services then the local healthwatch can help, see under
- Patient advice and liaison service (PALS) and other support – see “Healthwatch”
Local support
From the British Red Cross – Refugee Support (Buckinghamshire)
Helps refugees and asylum seekers access essential services and adapt to life in a new country.Information about British Red Cross – Refugee Support | Buckinghamshire Mind Guide
From Citizen Advice
Legal and financial advice – If you need help with an immigration problem, you can contact your nearest Citizens Advice for free and confidential advice. Find your nearest Citizens Advice Contact us – Citizens Advice
From the Salvation Army
- Asylum seeker support Asylum seeker support | The Salvation Army
- Find your nearest Salvation Army Find your nearest Salvation Army | The Salvation Army
Further support
Other local support includes:
an introduction
Though the section is specifically intended to support Afghan migrants, the information offers a good introduction to some local services for anyone from abroad.
From Buckinghamshire Council
Settling in Buckinghamshire: Settling in Buckinghamshire: Information for Afghan migrants | Buckinghamshire Council
Support for ukraine
From Buckinghamshire Council
A Helping Hand for Ukraine A Helping Hand for Ukraine | Buckinghamshire Council
From Buckinghamshire Council
Settling in Buckinghamshire: Information for Afghan migrants (includes council contact details under the welcome section) Settling in Buckinghamshire: Information for Afghan migrants | Buckinghamshire Council
Support with work for all refugees
From Bucks Skills Hub
Support for Refugees: Provides information and help for refugees seeking work in Buckinghamshire. Bucks Skills Hub
Further information
There is information on support with work under
From the Wycombe Refugee Partnership
We offer wrap-around support to resettle refugee families in the High Wycombe area. This includes housing, education, language, befriending, welfare and job-seeking support. Home | WRP
WELLBEING
For all of us even without a health condition an attention to mental, social and physical wellbeing can be helpful.
Good physical wellbeing can support the treatment of a number of health conditions, and includes local support in the areas of
Reducing risk factors for some health conditions is well supported locally
Improving health and reducing health inequalities
For steps to improve everyone’s health and reduce local health inequalities, see under
- A Healthier Life – RECOMMENDED
This page does not just include medical support but potential support in other areas of life.
NATIONAL SUPPORT - SELF REFERRAL
NATIONAL HELPLINES
From the Refugee Council
The Infoline connects people seeking asylum, and recently recognised refugees, with information and services relevant to their individual needs in order to avoid, or reduce, crisis and/ or destitution.
Infoline 0808 196 7272 – freephone England-wide signposting service – Refugee Council
From Citizen Advice
Legal and financial advice – Call our national phone line Contact us – Citizens Advice
From Gov UK
Asylum helplines Asylum helplines – GOV.UK
FREQUENTY ASKED QUESTIONS
GENERAL SUPPORT
From the British Red Cross
How we support refugees How we support refugees | British Red Cross
From the Refugee Council
Find a service Services Archive – Refugee Council
From Migrant Help
“We support those most in need and least likely to find support elsewhere, whilst aiming to bridge community gaps and bring services and support together.” Migrant Help
From Citizen Advice
Immigration Immigration – Citizens Advice
From Gov UK
- Asylum support Asylum support: Overview – GOV.UK
- Migrant health guide Migrant health guide – GOV.UK
- Visas and immigration Browse: Visas and immigration – GOV.UK
SUPPORT FOR UKRAINE
From Gov UK
The UK stands with Ukraine The UK Stands With Ukraine – The UK and our allies are united in support for Ukraine
From the Refugee Council
Support and information for people affected by the crisis in Ukraine Support and information for people affected by the crisis in Ukraine – Refugee Council
From the British Red Cross
- How to support people in Ukraine How to support people in Ukraine FAQ | British Red Cross
- Help for Ukrainian nationals Help for Ukrainian nationals in the UK
International Family Tracing Service
From the British Red Cross
The British Red Cross provides an International Family Tracing service. If your relatives are not answering normal communications such as telephone, email or mobile, British Red Cross may be able to help.
Find missing family Find missing family | British Red Cross
Health Information
From the NHS
Heath information in other languages Health information in other languages – NHS
