Support for asylum seekers and refugees in Newham

Homes for Ukraine Scheme Support

The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities have produced a welcome guide for new arrivals. This includes getting used to life in the UK including how to find a home, access essential public services, healthcare, find work and childcare and education services. It also includes specific information for those arriving on the Homes for Ukraine scheme.

Guidance in English (PDF)

Guidance in Ukrainian (PDF) 

Guidance in Russian (PDF)

We have also developed some Newham specific information to help arrivals and Ukrainian residents of Newham:

Information for Ukrainian Residents of Newham about Arriving and Staying in the UK (PDF)

Інформація для українських мешканців Ньюема щодо прибуття до Великої Британії та перебування на її території (PDF)

Информация для украинских жителей Ньюэма о прибытии и пребывании в Великобритании (UK) (PDF)

A number of local organisations are receiving in kind donations:

Sawmill Café

Address: 51–53 West Ham, E15 4PH
Opening hours: Monday to Sunday, 7.30am to 7pm
Contact: Svitlana – 07984 987428

Donations accepted:

  • Medical supplies and donations
  • Humanitarian aid included on the priority list

Please note: Clothing donations are not being accepted.

Unit 6 Café

Address: 6 The East Mall, Stratford, E15 1XA
Opening hours: Monday to Sunday, 7.30am to 7pm
Contact: Svitlana – 07984 987428

Donations accepted:

  • Medical supplies and donations
  • Humanitarian aid included on the priority list

Please note: Clothing donations are not being accepted.

Restaurant XIX

Address: F5, 369 High Street, Stratford, E15 4QZ
Opening hours: Monday to Sunday, 9am to 10pm
Contacts:

Maria – 07561 32202

Nataliya – 07383 559 648

Donations accepted:

  • Military donations
  • Medical supplies and donations

Please note: Humanitarian aid donations are not being accepted at this location.

To help your guest establish a new life in Newham, Newham have created an information slide pack highlighting the important services available to Ukrainians and how your guests can access these services.

Welcome Information Leaflets