Where else to get help as a refugee

Asylum Aid

Legal help and advice for people seeking asylum in the UK.

Asylum Aid: find out more

Migrant Help

Help, support, guidance and accommodation for vulnerable migrants across the UK, including asylum seekers and trafficked people.

Migrant Help: find out more

Refugee Action

Advice and practical support for newly arrived asylum seekers and refugees settling in to the UK.

Refugee Action: find out more

Refugee Council

Advice and help for new refugees and asylum seekers on immigration, benefits, housing, jobs and health.

Refugee Council: find out more

Shelter

Help finding somewhere to live if you’re homeless and a refugee or asylum seeker.

Shelter: find out more

Other sources of help

• Equality Advisory Support Service – help and advice on discrimination and human rights.
• Family Rights Group – advice on local authority children’s services.
• Adviser finder – find a regulated immigration adviser.
• Home Office Asylum helpline – if you want to speak to the authorities directly about the asylum process or on adapting to life in the UK.

These are some of the national organisations, but there may also be more local charities and community groups in your area that can help.