Immigration Support

Services and Support

Universal Credit

Some immigration schemes such as the EU Settlement Scheme or the Ukraine schemes, allow you to claim benefits if you meet some criteria. The Work Rights Centre have designed a short quiz that can help you determine if you are eligible to claim Universal Credit.

NRPF Network

If you have No Resource to Public Funds, visit the NRPF Network’s site to find the support that is available to you.

National Data Bank

Refugees may be able to access 15GB data and free calls and texts for 30 days. Or 20GB per month of Vodaphone data and free calls and texts, for up to six months. To apply for the scheme or for more information, please email libraries@lbbd.gov.uk or call/speak to a staff member at the Barking Learning Centre Community Hub or Dagenham Library Community Hub.

RAMFEL

The Refugee and Migrant Forum of Essex and London is an asylum and immigration advice centre that offers advice, support and advocacy services for migrants.

Legal Aid

Search for a legal adviser or family mediator with a legal aid contract in England and Wales.

EU Settlement Scheme

Have you applied, or still need to apply, for the EU Settlement Scheme New rules might affect your ability to access services New Europeans UK aim to provide information, advice, training and education. They help EU citizens secure their rights.

Refugee and Asylum Seeker Support

Ukraine Welcome

Ukraine Welcome has information on life in the UK. It has guidance on education, employment, and health. Also available in Ukrainian.

Palestinian Support

A summary of the most recent information from a range of sources to help people affected by the crisis in Palestine.

UNHCR Support

Visit here to find information about the rights, obligations and services available to asylum seekers and refugees in the UK.

Ultimate Counselling

Ultimate counselling are a local organisation that offer community based support services. They offer free mental health support aimed at BAME communities. As well as immigration legal support and a range of activities.

No Recourse to Public Funds (NRPF) Support

No Recourse to Public Funds Team

Barking and Dagenham Council have a No Recourse to Public Funds team. For support email them at NRPF@lbbd.gov.uk.

NRPF Benefits

A person with NRPF is only excluded from claiming benefits that are classed as ‘public funds’. But they may be able to claim any other benefit if they meet the qualifying requirements. Find out more here.

Excel Women's Centre

Excel Women’s Centre offer support to women and girls, and also offer English language support. Click here to visit their website.

LBBD Housing Advice

Find information about how to avoid homelessness or what to do if you are homeless.

Migrant Help

You can get a wide range of support from Migrant help and can contact them directly.

Healthy Start Scheme and Free School Meals

Women who are pregnant, and children under 4 years old are eligible to the Healthy Start Scheme, even if you are NRPF. All children also have the right to free school meals. Find out more here.

Food Support

Find more food support such as food banks on our food support page.

Training Opportunities

If you need help learning English or would like to take a course at the Adult College, visit our getting into work page.

Maximise your Income

Maximise your income by checking what benefits you’re entitled to. £19 billion in benefits go unclaimed every year. Try our easy to use benefits checker today.