Life in the UK for Ukrainian nationals

Resources and information about life in the UK, including health, jobs, and accessing services.

On this page you can find information for the following (click to jump to the section):

Videos about life in the UK

Completing a tax return

How to borrow a wheelchair

How to get emotional support

What you need to know about life in the UK

Here are some resources about life in the UK:

Completing a Self Assessment tax return in the UK

If you earn money in the UK, you may need to pay tax on it. Self Assessment is the name for the process when you declare and pay any tax owed to the government.

If you are employed, then your employer will deduct any tax owed (Income Tax and National Insurance) before they pay you. If you are self-employed or earn money that doesn't come from your main job, you may need to do a Self Assessment tax return.

Borrowing a wheelchair

If you know somebody who needs a wheelchair or mobility equipment, the Red Cross hires out equipment for short-term use. The service is free to Ukrainian refugees.

0300 456 1914, or visit redcross.org.uk/wheelchair

Emotional support

It is common to feel a lot of different emotions after leaving your homeland and your wellbeing and mental health may well suffer because of your experience. You can use our wellbeing resources (available in English and Ukrainian) to manage feelings like anxiety, stress and worry.

Ресурси покращення добробуту українською мовою (Ukrainian)

Ресурсы улучшение благополучия на русском языке (Russian)

Wellbeing resources in English