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
There are several other free and confidential services in Gloucestershire which you can access and might be relevant to you.
For help with issues related to drugs, alcohol and addiction
Change Grow Live
- Tel: 01452 223 014
- Website: https://www.changegrowlive.org/drug-alcohol-recovery-service-gloucestershire/gloucester
For help related to experiences of domestic abuse
Gloucestershire Domestic Abuse Support Service (GDASS)
- Tel: 01452 726570
- https://www.gdass.org.uk/
For help related to rape of experiences of sexual assault
Sexual Abuse Centre for Gloucestershire
- Tel: 01452 526770
- Website: https://www.glosrasac.org/ and https://www.hopehouse.nhs.uk/sarc/
For help related to additional support needs for children and young adults
Gloucestershire Children’s Services
- Tel: 01452 426565
- Email: childrenshelpdesk@gloucestershire.gov.uk
For help related to additional support needs for adults
Gloucestershire Adult Services
- Tel: 01452 426868
- Email: enq@gloucestershire.gov.uk
Gloucestershire is an inclusive place, and in the UK, it is legal to be in same sex relationships. For support, information and advice related to LGBT+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bi sexual or Transgender) issues
Gloucestershire Gay & Lesbian Community
- Website: www.gglc.co.uk
- Email: info@gglc.co.uk