Support for asylum seekers

If you are seeking asylum in the UK, there is support and services you can access to help.

Council and Community Support

Find out what help and support is available for asylum seekers.

Support with your application

For help with your application and adapting to life in the UK, speak to an Asylum helpline

Once you have made your application

Fund out what support is available before your application is approved.

Biometric Residents Permit

A biometric residence permit (BRP) can be used to confirm your:

identity
right to study
right to any public services or benefits you’re entitled to

GOV.UK has information about the BRP including how to apply and what to do if it is lost or stolen.

No recourse to public funds

If you have been given permission to stay in the UK, it might include a no recourse to public funds condition. This will mean that you cannot access benefits and other financial support that is paid for by the state.

Visit the government website to find out more about no recourse to public funds.

Right to remain

If you have indefinite leave to remain in the UK, it means that you can stay here for as long as you want. Check if you can get indefinite leave to remain.

You can also get advice and support with the right to remain toolkit.

Asylum seekers allowance payment

You should get £49.18 each week to help you with food, toiletries, travel and clothing. This could be different depending on your situation. Check what you’ll get and what to do if you do not receive your payment.

A guide to living in initial accommodation

Know what to expect whilst your Section 95 application for housing and financial support is being processed. Read the Gov.uk guide to living in initial accommodation.

Mental health and wellbeing

Find out how to get medical support and advice in Camden.

If you are struggling with your mental health there is support available for adults, children and young people.

Health services

Find out how to get medical support and advice in Camden.

Education

If you need to apply for a school place for your children, you can find out more about primary, secondary and in-year school admissions.

If your child has special educational needs, you can get help to find them a school placement.

Find courses and opportunities for learning with Adult Community Learning.

Guidance and support

Visit the Migrant Help website for support for those seeking asylum in UK.