The government yesterday opened up its Home for Ukraine website; anyone who is able to help is asked to register their interest ready for when the scheme goes live on Friday 18th March.
https://homesforukraine.campaign.gov.uk/
This bespoke scheme will offer a route to those who want to come to the UK who have someone here willing to provide them with a home. It will enable individuals, charities, community groups and businesses to volunteer accommodation and provide a route to safety for Ukrainians, and their immediate family members, forced to escape their homeland.
Sponsors should provide accommodation for as long as they are able, but we have a minimum expectation of 6 months.
Someone is eligible for the scheme if they are a Ukrainian national or the immediate family member of a Ukrainian national, and were resident in Ukraine prior to 1 January 2022.
We will welcome as many arrivals as possible, based on the number of sponsors.
People arriving under this scheme will be able to:
- Live and work in the UK for up to three years
- Access healthcare, benefits, employment support, education, and English language tuition
If you are able to help but require any assistance in registering your interest, please get in touch: clerk@greatdenhamparishcouncil.gov.uk
As more information on any national and local schemes become available, the Parish Council will post information on its website and social media pages.