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.

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

Staying connected (Skype/International Calls, International Banking)

We have a welcome booklet that we developed for other groups resettled into Angus.

We are currently having this booklet translated and will save on the dedicated page on the Angus Council website. This booklet provides information on how to stay connected.

Supporting Ukraine: guidance for hosts

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Staying connected (Skype/International Calls, International Banking)