Scottish Refugee Council is a registered charity that provides advice and services to refugees and people seeking asylum in Scotland. Our Refugee Support Service encompasses support for newly-granted refugees, individuals and families seeking asylum, help for destitute asylum seekers, and more. Full details of our services can be found on our website www.scottishrefugeecouncil.org.uk.
Our national helpline, staffed by our experienced advisers, offers free and confidential information and advice to refugees and people seeking asylum who are living in Scotland. We can help with questions about:
- Money
- Housing
- Homelessness
- Immigration information and advice
- Education and employment
- Learning English
- Accessing specialist support
- Making social connections
- Official documents issued by the Home Office
- Reporting hate crime
You can call our helpline free on: 0808 196 7274. Interpreters are available – please ask if you need one.