Info and Links if you are supporting Ukrainian refugees

Ukraine arrivals – links to info and support – REAP want to thank to ESOL Coordinators at GLA and the team at Thrive Lodnon for the following links and information.

Ukraine Family, Sponsorship and Extension Scheme and the Adult Education Budget (AEB) <>
The Ukraine Extension Scheme has now opened (3 May) and will allow Ukrainians already in the UK on temporary visas to extend their leave to stay. The scheme sits alongside the Ukraine Sponsorship (Homes for Ukraine) and Family Scheme. Ukrainian nationals and their family members, who are granted a visa under one of these routes, will be able to access AEB funded adult education provision, including English language (ESOL) classes, from day one of arrival. The GLA’s English Language for Resettlement Guidance <https://www.london.gov.uk/publications/english-language-esol-resettlement#26-ukraine-family-scheme-ukraine-sponsorship-scheme-and-ukraine-extension-scheme> and ESOL funding eligibility tables <https://www.london.gov.uk/publications/english-language-esol-resettlement#13-esol-funding-eligibility-tables-pdfs> alongside the AEB Rules have been updated to reflect recent changes.

Barnado’s free helpline to support Ukrainian families
Barnardo’s has set up the Ukrainian Support Helpline to provide a holistic support service. The helpline is available to anyone fleeing the conflict in Ukraine. Barnardo’s free helpline (0800 148 8586) is staffed by English, Ukrainian and Russian speakers. Find out more. <https://www.barnardos.org.uk/what-we-do/helping-families/ukrainian-helpline>

Mental health and wellbeing support for displaced Ukrainians
Thrive LDN and partners have put together a short guide for supporting the mental health and wellbeing of displaced Ukrainians arriving in the UK. Find out more. <https://londonplus.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=4882a1fc17f810fe59a9a5f82&id=43ce93f694&e=d4441c8e1a>

  • GLA Ukraine Hub
  • The GLA’sinformation hub for new arrivals from Ukraine includes information on funding, access to healthcare and support including immigration advice services. It is available in English, Ukrainian and Russian. Find out more.