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Refugee resettlement

Support for Ukrainians

People across Aberdeenshire and beyond are looking for ways in which they can help support Ukrainian communities and individuals.

How Ukrainians can come to the UK

Routes for Ukrainians to come to the UK include:

The Aberdeenshire Welcome Hub Hotels accommodate people arriving via the super sponsor route. Resettlement Officers supporting families in hotels identify suitable approved sponsors and then assist with the transition process and ongoing support. A team of staff including Housing Officers, help Ukrainians to find longer term housing options. Welcome packs help hosts and guests to navigate arrival and settling in Aberdeenshire. They include information about immigration, money advice, community, employment and council services.

View Homes for Ukraine guest and sponsor privacy notices.

NHS Inform created guides to explain the range of NHS services available and how to access them:

You can also find out more about the Aberdeenshire refugee resettlement programme.

Guidance for businesses

The UK government has published guidance for businesses offering work to people coming from Ukraine.

Donating

Many organisations have said that whilst physical donations are generous, they generate a lot of work to process and ship. Financial donations to international organisations will result in help getting to those in need much more quickly and can be more flexible to respond to need.

Below are some channels through which you can donate:

There is advice on how to donate with care on the Ready Scotland website. This provides guidance on researching charities which you may be considering and finding out how your donations would be used.

Scotland Supporting Ukraine is a volunteer association providing support for families fleeing the country during the war against Ukraine. The volunteers work with local groups and can provide advice about collection points and local hubs.