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
- Getting around Gloucestershire
- Driving licenses, bringing your car and moving to the UK
- My sponsor wants us to leave, or I want help finding somewhere else to live
- Help with housing and renting
- Help with other issues
- Why do we collect information about you?
- Job Centre events
- Information and Contact details (at a glance)
- Корисна інформація та контакти
There are several other free and confidential services in Gloucestershire which you can access and might be relevant to you.
Issues related to drugs, alcohol and addiction
Change Grow Live
📞 01452 223 014
💻 Change Grow Live - Gloucester
Experiences of domestic abuse
Gloucestershire Domestic Abuse Support Service (GDASS)
📞 01452 726570
💻 https://www.gdass.org.uk/
Rape of experiences of sexual assault
Sexual Abuse Centre for Gloucestershire
📞 01452 526770
💻 https://www.glosrasac.org/ and https://www.hopehouse.nhs.uk/sarc/
Additional support needs for children and young adults
Gloucestershire Children’s Services
📞 01452 426565
📧 childrenshelpdesk@gloucestershire.gov.uk
Additional support needs for adults
Gloucestershire Adult Services
📞 01452 426868
📧 enq@gloucestershire.gov.uk
LGBTQIA+
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 and Lesbian Community
💻 www.gglc.co.uk
📧 info@gglc.co.uk
GayGlos
Help for older persons
Age UK
The Ukrainian Association
All Ukrainian guests arriving in Gloucestershire are invited to join the “Ukrainians in Gloucester” WhatsApp group. This is run by the Ukrainian Association in Gloucester. Scan the QR code if you would like to join the WhatsApp group:
Transport options
Gloucestershire has a range of bus services to help you plan your journeys.
The Traveline journey planner will help you find bus services:
There are community transport options in Gloucestershire too: