Help for destitute asylum seekers
Who is this service for?
Many people experience extreme poverty and homelessness while seeking refugee protection in the UK. We provide practical advice and support for destitute people who have had an asylum claim rejected and have No Recourse to Public Funds.
How we can help
Our expert advisers help people understand their rights and entitlements and support them to cope through very difficult circumstances.
We can help with:
- Applications for emergency financial support
- Registering with a doctor
- Accessing mental health services
- Linking people with lawyers and supporting them to submit a fresh asylum claim
- Making social connections
- Accessing foodbanks and community support groups
- Finding charities offering hot food, clothing and homelessness support
Contact us
To speak to an advisor and learn more about the service, please call 0808 1967 274 or email refugeesupport@scottishrefugeecouncil.org.uk .
When Hamid contacted our Refugee Support Service he was sleeping in a friend's car and had no money for food. We helped get him off the streets.
