Supporting Ukraine: guidance for hosts

On 18 February 2024, the UK government announced the launch of the Ukraine Permission Extension (UPE) scheme.

Guidance for sponsors of guests who hold (or previously held) Homes for Ukraine permission and have applied, or will be applying, for permission under the Ukraine Permission Extension (UPE) scheme.

Contents

• Sponsorship Schemes
• Accommodation standards
• What support and assistance am I required to provide to help my guest settle in?
• Trauma support
• Support for hosting families
• Translation services
• Health and social care
• How do people enrol in early years, primary and secondary education?
• English classes
• Mobile support hubs
• Community/cultural support groups
• General helpful hints to supporting refugees fleeing conflict
• Staying connected (Skype/International Calls, International Banking)
• What arrangements / agreements should I put in place with my guests?
• Eligibility for benefits and /or work
• Bank accounts
• Minimum English level?
• What happens at the end of the six-month sponsorship period?
• If sponsorship breaks down
• What if I (sponsor) want to bring the arrangement to an end?
• Checks
• Council Tax discounts
• Mortgages and insurance
• If you are a tenant
• Pets
• Fire safety