Practical Support

A self help group run by women affected by immigration issues.

We run an Asylum Guides service in Liverpool. We can help people to understand the asylum system and the local support network as well as arrange any support he may need in Merseyside.  

07595191571 - English (coordinator)

07929769382- Arabic, French

07929769384 - Farsi, Azeri, Turkish

07929769383 - English, Swahili, Kikuyu

We can arrange to speak in any other language, too.

Casework, immigration advice (OISC level 1), meals, clothing, ESOL.

Name change on April 1st 2021

Integrated service of holistic support from counselling, to eco-therapy to legal advice (OISC 1).

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A useful list of groups offering support in Birmingham

Food parcels, clothing, basic necessities, orientation, registering with a GP, travel vouchers.

High quality information and advocacy services, tailored to the specific needs of refugees and asylum seekers, to ensure people understand and can access their rights and entitlements. Learning opportunities eg ESOL, skills development and community building.

HARP are leading on support in the hotels that are hosting asylum seekers and refugees in Leeds. Contact  Fleur or Corinne.

• Immigration
• Homelessness and insecure housing, including destitution cases with “no recourse to public funds” (NRPF)
• Poverty relief, including food bank vouchers and small grants
• Health advocacy, for help with access to NHS services, GP registration and problems with NHS charges.

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The Asylum Crisis service client contact number is 0161 831 5449, and is open Mon-Thurs 9:30am-1pm. If the line is busy or if you call outside of these hours, there is the facility to leave a message which will be responded to promptly. You can also email AsylumCrisisManchester@refugee-action.org.uk or else there is an inquiry form on our website. Offers advice for asylum seekers in the Manchester area.

Peer support meeting for ex-detainees. Legal liaison work, day centre for food and signposting, limited accommodation offers but only directly through attending their centre. Travel funds and toiletry packs.

Various forms of support from theraputic to legal advice for Fillipino, East and South East Asian Migrants

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LASSN provide destitute asylum seekers with the emergency financial support, befriending, advice and accommodation with local hosts to survive over the winter months.

An excellent map which gives details of asylum support services across the country.

A guide for migrants to understand thier rights and how to assert them.

Open Door (North East) is a Christian charity serving asylum seekers and refugees in the Tees Valley, County Durham and North Yorkshire. We provide a range of services supporting the wellbeing, livelihoods and integration of those seeking sanctuary in the UK.

Explaining the UK asylum system

We help you to understand the long and complicated system so you can make informed choices.

Finding legal representation

Find a solicitor to help you present a fresh claim for asylum to the Home Office.

Accessing asylum support

We can help you apply for support and challenge refusals

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Leading experts in finding pathways out of destitution and supporting migrants facing homelessness, as well as survivors of trafficking and domestic violence, young people, EU citizens and long term residents struggling to find the support they need.

Refugee and Asylum Participatory Action Research (RAPAR) Volunteer based casework working with asylum seekers to address issues such as deportation, housing, destitution, education and financial hardships. Run campaigns, do casework, research and community development. They aim to be open 12 to 5pm everyday.  

If you are a refugee or an asylum seeker living in Birmingham, Solihull or Smethwick for LESS THAN 2 YEARS and would like to learn more about Restore’s activities – befriending or social activities – and get involved, please contact us.