Essential Resources for New Arrivals
Banking and eVisas - Home Office guidance
The Home Office has published useful guidance on banking and eVisas.
Click here to read the Banking and eVisa Guidance
Greater Manchester Immigration Aid Unit has also produced a guide on how to get an eVisa and translated it into different languages:
Benefits & Welfare Organisations
This factsheet lists relevant mainstream welfare and benefits advice organisations in Derby City.
Click here to view the Benefits & Welfare Advice Organisation Fact Sheet
Clothing Support
This fact sheet provides information on organisations providing clothing, baby equipment, bedding, nappies and toiletries.
Click here to view the Clothing Support Fact Sheet
Contingency Hotel Support
This fact sheet lists organisations that provide support for those in Derby's contingency hotels.
Click here to view the Hotel Support Fact Sheet
Derby Local Area Information
Useful information that Serco provides to all its residents upon arrival. (Serco is contracted by the Home Office to manage accommodation and support services for asylum seekers while their claims are processed.)
Click here to view the Derby Local Area Information Leaflet
Electronic Travel Authorisation upon entering the UK - Free Movement guidance
Free Movement has produced useful guidance on Electronic Travel Authorisation. This guidance thoroughly explains who needs one and who doesn't.
Click here to read the Electronic Travel Authorisation Guidance
English Language Courses
This factsheet lists English language course provider organisations and resources.
Click here to view the English Language Course Provider Fact Sheet
Free Computer Access in Derby
This factsheet lists places in Derby city with free computer access
Click here to view the Computer Access Fact Sheet
Legal Aid Funded Immigration & Asylum Advice
This factsheet contains a list of legal aid-funded immigration & asylum advice in the East Midlands.
Click here to view the Immigration & Asylum Advice document
Mental Health Support for Refugees & Asylum Seekers
This factsheet lists mental health support organisations and resources for refugees and asylum seekers in Derby.
Click here to view the Mental Health Support Fact Sheet
Mobile phones and SIM cards
Useful information about getting a SIM card in Derby.
Click here to view the SIM card information
Praxis Migrant Guide - written by migrants for migrants
This is an interactive guide to support you through your immigration journey in the UK.
Click here to view the Praxis Migrant Guide
Red Cross Support Service in Derby
The British Red Cross helps people in crisis wherever and whoever they are. They provide support for refugees, asylum seekers and vulnerable migrants across Derby and Derbyshire.
The Red Cross Refugee Support Service is held every Monday and Wednesday between 10am and 1:30pm, at British Red Cross, 7 Liversage Street, Derby DE1 2LD.
Click here to view the Red Cross Refugee Support Service flyer
Transition from Asylum Support to Mainstream Benefits
When an individual’s asylum application is successful, their asylum support payments will stop. They will, instead, be entitled to seek employment and apply for mainstream benefits. This document summarises the process to be followed during this transition.
Click here to view the Transition to Mainstream Benefits document
What's On Guide for Refugees and Asylum Seekers
This document provides information about the help and support available for refugees and asylum seekers in Derby.
Click here to view the What's on Guide
Your Sexual Health Matters - NHS Derbyshire Community Health Services
The Your Sexual Health Matters website has a range of resources and information around sexual health.
Sex and the law for new arrivals in the UK
Your Sexual Health Matters has produced a presentation with information about sex and healthy relationships, which aims to help new arrivals to the UK:
- Understand the differences between their home country and the UK regarding sex and healthy relationships
- Understand how religion or beliefs can influence our understanding of sexual relationships and sexual health
- Understand the legal framework in the UK with reference to sexual health and relationships
- Make informed choices when it comes to sex and relationships.