Refugee & AsylumSupport in Bucks

Housing & Living

• Understanding your housing situation
• Support with moving on after asylum decision
• Advice on accommodation and local services

Benefits & Money

• Support with Universal Credit
• Opening a bank account
• Budgeting and cost of living support

Health & Wellbeing

• Registering with a GP or dentist
• Accessing NHS services
• Mental health and wellbeing support
• Women's support groups

Education & Children

• School admissions
• Support with forms and applications
• Support for families and children
• ESOL (English classes) signposting

Work & Skills

• CV writing and job support
• Training opportunities
• Digital and AI skills sessions
• Volunteering opportunities

Language Support

• Support understanding letters and forms
• Multilingual support where possible
• ESOL (English classes) referrals

Housing & Homelessness Prevention

• Understand rights and responsibilities
• Avoid crisis presentations
• Access correct documentation
• Connect with local housing support partners
• Proactive intervention before Council referral

Education & School Admissions

• School admissions guidance
• Form-filling and applications
• Uniform grants
• SEND queries and transport

Health & GP Registration

• Register with GPs and dentists
• NHS walk-in services
• Mental health pathways
• Maternity services and screening

Benefits & Financial Inclusion

• Universal Credit applications
• Asylum support (NASS) system guidance
• Post-status benefits access
• Bank account opening support

Local Council Services

• Local PCNs and GP surgeries
• Schools and colleges
• Local ESOL providers
• Family Hubs and Children's Centres

Community & Cultural

• VCSE organisations
• Faith and cultural community groups
• Food hubs and community centres
• VCS groups across Buckinghamshire

Housing & Legal

• Housing services and homelessness prevention
• Legal, immigration and advocacy services
• Early support and SEND services

Safety & Emergency

• Thames Valley Police
• Community safety contacts
• Fire safety services
• Mental health crisis support

Information & Advice

Guidance on housing, benefits, schools, registering with a GP, and more.

Language Support

Support with ESOL (English classes) and interpretation to communicate and understand services.

Volunteering Opportunities

Get involved in your community, build your skills, and find volunteering roles that suit you.

Wellbeing Activities

Activities to support your mental and physical health.

Access to Services

We support you to access NHS healthcare, housing support, education and other essential services.

Drop-In Centres

Visit us in person at our drop-in locations across Buckinghamshire — no appointment needed.