Refugee Response & Resources:

Community Action: MK is working hard to support those fleeing conflict, violence and prejudice around the world and welcome people who chose to make Milton Keynes their home. We have compiled a list of resources for groups and organisations supporting refugees and asylum seekers living in Milton Keynes and across the UK.

Local Organisations:

• Welcome MK – Charity dedicated to supporting refugees and asylum seekers in Milton Keynes.
• Sanctuary Hosting – Housing charity supporting refugees and asylum seekers find safe housing in Milton Keynes
• Foodbank Xtra – Providing food to people in need in Milton Keynes
• MK Community Foundation – Offering small grant funding for groups supporting refugees & asylum seekers in Milton Keynes.
• Community Action: MK Signposting Channels – Signpost list to groups and organisations in Milton Keynes.

National Organisations:

• Care for Calais – Refugee crisis charity (national but has support group in MK); provides information in common languages; offers help with legal advice (such as asylum interview).
• Refugee Council 
• City of Sanctuary UK
• Red Cross 
• Citizens Advice 
• Council of Faiths 

Awareness/Podcasts:

• Asylum Speakers Podcast –
• The Kind Place: We are Voices –

Health Care & Mental Health Support:

• Registering with a GP:
  • GMS1 Certificate – need GMS1 Certificate to register with a GP 
  • HC2 Certificate needed to apply for free health/dental care & Prescriptions (proves low income) – Fill out HC1 form first and post to address 
  • NHS Entitlements in England – government info
• Mind: Offering Mental Health Services, including trauma support
• Freedom from Torture – therapy for individuals & offer training for groups 
• Mental Health: Migrant Health Guide (government)
• Zero Suicide Alliance – free training (videos) on suicide prevention & awareness 
• City of Sanctuary – Mental Health Resource Pack
• Free Ukrainian, Polish, And Russian Translations Of Trauma And PTSD Psychoeducational Resources

Education:

• Sanctuary Foundation – Free e-learning course for people supporting refugees & people seeking asylum (including hosts for Homes for Ukraine Government scheme).

Government Policies/Schemes:

• How to claim asylum in UK
• Asylum Support – potential housing service/money whilst waiting to hear about asylum application outcome 
• Afghanistan – 
  • Afghan citizens resettlement scheme
  • Refugee Council – Support for Afghan refugees

To see resources dedicated to the specific refugee campaigns, please visit our dedicated pages below: