Essential Resources for New Arrivals
Asylum System Resources and Websites
Here is a summary of websites that provide information on the asylum process and the support available:
- Right To Remain – A step-by-step guide to the UK asylum and immigration system - https://righttoremain.org.uk/toolkit
- East Midlands Councils – Summary of the resources to support local authorities and partners working with people seeking asylum across the East Midlands - https://www.emcouncils.gov.uk/our-work/asylum-and-refugee-resettlement
- Praxis – An interactive guide to support you through your immigration journey in the UK. For migrants, by migrants - https://www.praxis.org.uk/migrants-guide
- British Red Cross – Useful facts and figures about refugees and asylum seekers - https://www.redcross.org.uk/about-us/what-we-do/how-we-support-refugees/facts-about-refugees
- Joint Council for the Welfare of Immigrants - A toolkit to help navigate the UK immigration system (available in English, Urdu, Tamil, Amharic and Arabic) - https://jcwi.org.uk/resource/access-to-justice-toolkit
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
Food and Clothing Support
This fact sheet provides information on organisations providing food, clothing, baby equipment, bedding, nappies and toiletries.
Click here to view the Food and 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
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 Legal Aid Funded Immigration & Asylum Advice Fact Sheet
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
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.