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Moving on - other support

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Housing

If you receive a positive asylum decision, you will receive a letter telling you the date you have to leave the hotel by. Your local council’s housing options team may be able to help you. 

• Apply for council housing - GOV.UK 

https://www.gov.uk/apply-for-council-housing

If they cannot support you, these organisations may be able to: 

• Housing for refugees - Shelter England 

england.shelter.org.uk/housing_advice/ homelessness/housing_for_refugees 

• Housing Justice 

housingjustice.org.uk/refugee-lodgings 

• Helping refugees to find a home - Refugee Council

 england.shelter.org.uk/housing_advice/homelessness/refugees_moving_on_from_asylum_ support_housing 

Universal Credit 

If you receive a positive decision you may be able to access financial support, often called benefits. You can find information here: www.gov.uk/universal-credit 

If you need help applying, you can ask your caseworker, outreach worker, social prescriber or health navigator for support. Citizens Advice Bureau may also be able to offer help with benefits advice: www.citizensadvice.org.uk

 

Published on: Tue, 17 June 2025