The UK asylum system is tough. Securing asylum status is difficult, complex and can be extremely time-consuming. What’s more, people seeking asylum are not permitted to work, leaving them dependent on payments from the government to a few pounds a day. As a result, their lives are stressful and full of hardship
50,084
people seeking asylum had been waiting for longer than six months for an initial decision at the end of March 2021.£5
a day, is the amount most asylum seekers live on.How we help
We signpost asylum seekers to other services in person and over the phone. We help them access the health services they are entitled to. In London, we also help meet the immediate needs of those who are destitute.
Many of the people we see are profoundly traumatised by their past experiences and the asylum process adds an additional strain. We provide one to one mental health support as well as group therapy for women and children.
We also work behind the scenes lobbying for changes to the asylum system. We campaign for a fairer, more humane system and we carry out research into specific areas in order to bring these matters to the attention of politicians and decision makers.
Many of the children and young people we support are seeking asylum. We provide asylum and welfare support, as well as help to those whose age has been disputed. We offer mental health therapy to help the children come to terms with their experiences, and address their care arrangements, education, and health issues.
Our work
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You can support our work with asylum seekers by making a donation or volunteering on one of our projects.
Get support
If you work with asylum seekers and want to refer them to our services, find out more about how to access our support below.
