The aim of this guide is to help you access services, build community, and take care of yourself before and after securing immigration status. It has been co-produced by people who have lived experience of navigating the complex immigration system in the UK.
This guide works best when you have the support of a mentor, professional, family member, or friend. There will be opportunities to reflect on your understanding of your situation with ‘check ins’ and pages for note taking.
Some of the guidance requires access to the internet. If you don’t have a smartphone or have limited mobile data, visit your local library and use the computers there. You may also be able to get free SIM cards with preloaded data from day centres, local charities and foodbanks.
The guide encourages you to research and find out about what support exists and help you to access it. The information and services/organisations mentioned throughout are simply suggestions and examples.
For more information you can search the internet or use the QR code to go to our website for more resources.