Daily life
Help with the ARC Card
The Application Registration Card (ARC) is a credit card-sized plastic card issued by the Home Office to individuals who claim asylum. The ARC demonstrates that you are a current asylum claimant awaiting the outcome of your full asylum claim. This page explains when you do and don't need an ARC, and what to do if you have any problems.
How to get a Bus Pass
Information on how to get a bus pass in Scotland for an Asylum Seeker.
Free food
Links to food banks
How to get help
The best way to get help is to fill in the online self-referral form. This gives us a chance to find out what the problem is and allocate your case if we can help. We also run drop-ins and outreach surgeries where you can get initial advice regarding housing, welfare rights, energy debt, evisas, and resettlement matters. All our services are tailored for people from refugee and migrant communities.
Positive Action Network
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Discover useful contacts and resources for people from BME, refugee, asylum-seeking, and migrant communities. Access a wide range of support organisations that offer multilingual and multicultural services. Resources throughout Scotland and the entire UK.
Education funding options for young refugees and asylum seekers
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An overview of providers of grants to support young people's education, including the cost of fees, travel, resources and equipment. Please visit each provider's webpage to confirm eligibility criteria and application deadlines.
Register your child for school
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Every child has a right to a free place at school.
Get some tech
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Fill out this form to request a smartphone or laptop
Get a bicycle
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Fill out this form to request a free bicycle
How do I find a job?
Find full or part-time jobs in England, Scotland and Wales.
Britain Explained
Many aspects of daily life in Britain might be difficult to understand for people moving from abroad.