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Welcome to Southwark information for guests from Ukraine

Find information about arriving from the Ukraine, about life in the UK, how to get financial benefits, finding a job, seeking medical help and applying for schools places, including some translations into Ukraine and Russian.

UK Government welcome information for people from the Ukraine

The UK Government has a welcome guide for Ukrainians arriving in the UK in English, Ukrainian and Russian covering:

what you need to know in your first few days
getting used to life in the UK including how to find a home
access to essential public services (council and healthcare services)
what to do if things go wrong and help from emergency services (police, ambulance and fire services)
healthcare
how to find work and childcare
schools and colleges.
claiming Social Security Benefits and getting a National Insurance Number

Part 2Living and working in the London borough of Southwark

Page last updated: 01 June 2022

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