Further Resources

Further study resources

Visas and immigration

There is one single government website for all your visa and immigration information. 

https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration

Registering for work 

For all information related to work, taxes, benefits and unemployment support, please visit: www.gov.uk or visit your local Jobcentre Plus for face-to-face advice. 

Access to healthcare

All healthcare-related information can be found on the National Healthcare Service (NHS) website. https://www.nhs.uk/

See Public Health England’s webpage for useful advice and guidance on the health needs of migrant patients https://www.gov.uk/guidance/nhs-entitlements-migrant-health-guide

Find a local GP via https://www.nhs.uk/service-search/GP/LocationSearch/4

For non-urgent advice about any medical condition visit https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/

Emergency number (Ambulance/Police/Fire): Call 999  

Mental health crisis: Call 111 (for local crisis team) or go to A&E (place of safety)

Urgent medical advice number (not an emergency): Call 111 

Mental health support services

For advice and support to empower anyone experiencing a mental health problem.

https://www.mind.org.uk/

Advice and support for women, children & men experiencing domestic abuse

http://www.scottishwomensaid.co.uk/

http://www.womensaid.org.uk

https://www.womensaid.ie/

Children abuse support services

National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children – to keep children safe from abuse.

https://www.nspcc.org.uk

Health care and support for refugees, destitute migrants, sex workers and the homeless

https://www.doctorsoftheworld.org.uk

LGBT+ support services

Helpline and other advice and information on all immigration and nationality issues for gay men, lesbians, bisexual, transgender and non-binary/gender fluid people.

https://uklgig.org.uk

https://www.stonewall.org.uk/

https://switchboard.lgbt/

Access to community support

National service that gives free, confidential information and advice to assist people with housing, money, legal, consumer and other problems. 

https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/

Help for migrant families in relation to housing and financial support when they have no recourse to public funds. 

https://migrantfamilies.nrpfnetwork.org.uk

Comprehensive Guide to Britain full of useful tips for migrants coming to work and live in the United Kingdom. 

https://www.internations.org/great-britain-expats/guide