Resources
This is a collection of trusted external guidance from other organisations. These links open on other organisations’ websites in a new tab.
For people seeking sanctuary
Practical help with your rights, the asylum process and housing.
Understanding the asylum and immigration process
Right to Remain
A clear, step-by-step guide to the UK asylum system, explaining your rights and what happens at each stage. Written in plain language.
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Finding housing after a positive decision
Shelter England
Practical advice on your housing rights and options once you have refugee status, including what to do if you are at risk of homelessness.
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Your housing rights explained
Housing Rights
Clear information on the housing and support refugees are entitled to in the UK, and how to access it.
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For supporters, volunteers and buddies
Guidance for working well alongside people from refugee backgrounds.
Good practice in supporting refugees
Refugee Council
A practical guide to working alongside people from refugee backgrounds, drawn from years of frontline experience.
Trauma-informed ways of working
Migration Yorkshire
How to involve people with refugee experience safely and respectfully, with practical guidance on trauma-informed participation.
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Take part in Refugee Week
Refugee Week
Ideas, activities and downloadable materials for celebrating Refugee Week and building a culture of welcome.
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For health and other professionals
Clinical, research and policy references for those working in services.
Health needs and care entitlements
British Medical Association
Guidance for healthcare professionals on the specific health challenges refugees and asylum seekers face, and their entitlement to NHS care.
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Refugee and migrant health toolkit
World Health Organization
Evidence-based tools and guidance for improving health services for refugees and migrants.
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Supporting young refugees in education
PolicyBristol, University of Bristol
A research briefing on the barriers young refugees face in education and what helps them thrive.
Refugee and asylum seeker health reference (2025)
British Medical Association
A practical health reference covering the needs of refugees and asylum seekers, updated for 2025.