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
Make an appointment
To make an appointment with a Destitution Adviser, please call 0808 1967 274
Hadi's story
"Destitution is designed to isolate you from others. But we are part of this society, this community - let me be part of my community."
