Welcome to Gloucestershire - useful information
Download the Gloucestershire Ukraine Guest Welcome Pack or read through the information tabs below.
- In an emergency
- Introduction and welcome
- When you first arrive - suggested checklist
- What to expect when you first arrive
- Welcome visits
- Registering with a doctor (GP) and Mental Health assistance
- Extra support if you or your children are vulnerable
- Extra help from the county council - bus passes
- Immigration and Biometric Residence Permits
- Finances, employment and benefits
- Opening a bank account, benefits and minimum wage
- Education and childcare - Finding a place at school
- Learning English, post 16 and post 19 Education and Training
- My sponsor wants us to leave, or I want help finding somewhere else to live
- Help with housing and renting
- Driving licenses, bringing your car and moving to the UK
- Help with other issues
- Why do we collect information about you?
All families with children will receive a home visit from a Children’s Services Officer from the council. If your child has a disability or special educational needs, you should talk to us during the Welcome Visit or contact Gloucestershire Children’s Services on 01452 426565 / childrenshelpdesk@gloucestershire.gov.uk
Adult social care is available to make sure adults (aged 18 or over) and their carers (including young carers) who need care or support in their daily lives can get the help and advice they need to live as independently as possible. If you think this applies to you then you should speak to us during the Welcome Visit or call Gloucestershire Adult Social Care on 01452 426868 / socialcare.eng@gloucestershire.gov.uk
Many families will face difficulties at some time and some families will have multiple and complex needs. Family support is a way of working with families so they can better manage problems that they may be going through. Find out more about Families First online.