Government advice
- Welcome guide for Ukrainians arriving in the UK - (GOV.UK website)
- If you are Ukrainian and don't have family in the UK - (GOV.UK website)
- Homes for Ukraine - Factsheet for Ukrainians - (GOV.UK website)
- Financial support for those fleeing the conflict in Ukraine - (Universal Credit website)
- UK visa support for Ukrainian nationals - (GOV.UK website)
- Move to the UK if you're coming from Ukraine - (GOV.UK website)
- Translated health information for patients - (Doctors of the World website) Includes guides in Ukrainian and Russian on navigating the NHS.
Support available in Cambridgeshire
Cambridgeshire Libraries
Libraries play an important role in welcoming people into our communities. This includes refugees, migrants, people seeking sanctuary, and other new arrivals.
Cambridgeshire Libraries have received Library of Sanctuary status. This national award recognises libraries that show hospitality, solidarity and welcome to new arrivals in the area.
Libraries offer various forms of support for those seeking sanctuary including Ukrainians. Further details are available at Libraries of Sanctuary at Cambridgeshire Libraries.
Cambridgeshire Skills
Cambridgeshire Skills helps adults learn new skills and improve their chances of finding work.
They offer a range of adult learning courses, including English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL). They also provide support with careers, employment and setting up small businesses. Find out more at Cambridgeshire Skills - adult learning.
Communities Service
The Communities Service works with local groups and organisations to support people in their communities.
They work with local councils, the NHS, charities and other community groups.
The service has small teams in each district, as well as a central team who work across the county. They have expertise around youth work, community development and involvement, and helping different communities. This includes support for people covered by the Armed Forces Covenant and people who are new to the UK.
The team can help new arrivals get involved in their local community and find other services that can support them. For more details visit the Communities page.
City and District Councils
Additionally, to the County Council the City and District Councils provide specific support to Ukrainians:
- Cambridge City Council - Support for Ukraine
- East Cambridgeshire District Council - Ukraine
- Fenland District Council - support for Ukrainians arriving in the UK
- Huntingdonshire District Council - support for the People of Ukraine
- South Cambridgeshire District Council - Support for Ukraine
School places for Ukrainian children
Applying for a school place for a Ukrainian child
School admissions appeals for Ukrainian children
Find out more about appealing a school admissions application for a Ukrainian child.
Organising childcare
The Government have produced a Ukrainian language guide to Childcare in England.
Apply to work for Cambridgeshire County Council
If you are interested in applying to work for us, please check out our available roles on our jobs website.
Find out how to apply for a role in the document below.
