Overview
Those seeking asylum in the UK can contact Migrant Help to seek help with applying for accommodation and financial support, to report issues with asylum accommodation, and any other advice needed during their asylum journey. They also provide support during the post-decision period, whether the decision has been positive or negative.
- Free asylum helpline (open 24/7/365): 0808 8010 503
- You can also contact Migrant Help via webchat or self-service portal, where you can sign in, track the status and receive updates directly.
- Email addresses for various queries can be found here.
Victims of Human Trafficking
They provide specialist support and accommodation to victims of human trafficking and modern slavery, and their dependants. Their dedicated casework teams provide safe accommodation, develop support plans and facilitate access to key services in order to empower clients as they recover from trauma. Their aim is to reduce the risk of re-trafficking and help the survivors to move onto a positive new chapter in their lives.
Contact MSVCAdmin@migranthelpuk.org / 01304 203977 (Option 2)
Refugee Resettlement
In September 2015, the Government committed to bringing 20,000 vulnerable Syrian refugees into the UK under the SVPR scheme by 2020. Migrant Help work alongside local authorities in East Kent to assist refugees resettled in the area. They support the individuals and families as they settle into their new communities, helping them to cope with trauma with the help of specialist services, learn English and access healthcare, education, employment opportunities and other key services.
EU Resettlement Scheme
EU citizens living in the country must apply for settled or pre-settled status to guarantee their rights after the UK leaves the European Union. Migrant Help are committed to advising and supporting vulnerable people in this process, including those who are part of Gypsy, traveller or Roma communities, homeless, elderly, disabled, adults who have left care or victims of domestic abuse, modern slavery or human trafficking.
Interpreting
Clear Voice offers high-quality interpreting and translation services throughout the UK and is the only social enterprise service of its kind. All of Clear Voice’s profits are donated back to Migrant Help to support their work.