Refugee Support Service

Helping people rebuild their lives in Scotland

Our Refugee Support Service is here for everyone who needs our help, wherever in Scotland they are based. 

We provide essential information, multilingual advice and practical support to help people seeking safety understand their rights and rebuild their lives. And we connect communities across Scotland so they can work together to support and welcome New Scots.

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Free Helpline

Call 0808 196 7274 for free and confidential multilingual information and expert advice on refugee and asylum issues in Scotland 
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Help for new refugees

Support and advice to help newly granted refugees understand their rights and begin rebuilding their lives in Scotland
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Help for families
seeking asylum

Support and advice for pregnant women, and families with children aged 18 or under 
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Help for destitute
asylum seekers

Support and advice for people who have No Resource to Public Funds and are experiencing extreme poverty and homelessness
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Online guide for new refugees

Expert information to help people plan their next steps after getting permission to stay in Scotland
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Asylum information

Information and guidance about claiming asylum in the UK and what to do next if your asylum claim is rejected
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Helpling refugees find work

We work in partnership with employers to help refugees understand the UK job market and look for work in Scotland
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Connecting communities

We connect local councils and refugee-supporting groups so they can collaborate to help New Scots in their community
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Find support in your local community

Search our online directory to find organisations in your area providing services, connections and support

Our Refugee Support Service is funded by the Scottish Government

Other services and information

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Help for young people

Support for unaccompanied asylum-seeking and trafficked children and young people who have been separated from their families
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Resettlement in Dundee

We work with people who have been resettled in the Dundee area to help them find their feet and make plans for the future
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Information for Ukrainians and hosts

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Информация для украинцев в Шотландии