What we offer

• We work with young people in many ways:
• Providing remote advice and information for young people, carers, professionals and other stakeholders by OISC-registered advisers
• Helping young people to understand the asylum system, how to claim asylum and how to access legal representation
• Accompanying young people to asylum interviews and immigration tribunal and appeal hearings
• We also help with issues such as concerns about placements, getting into school, trying to help locate their family, health issues or simply being someone with whom they can talk when there is no one else they can turn to
• We meet with children face-to-face as needed
• For children arriving at Dover, we provide initial support at the port while children await placement elsewhere

What we do not offer through this service

• Provide support for young people past the age of 18. Adults seeking asylum should contact Migrant Help for support on 0808 8010 503
• Provision of services to support Age Disputes; or to act as Appropriate Adults for Age Assessments

Who it's for

• Any unaccompanied child seeking asylum.
• Any professional working with or supporting an unaccompanied child.

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