Contacts

Last update : September 2023

In the UK, there are lots of people and organisations who can support you. Here are a few organisations you can contact. Check their websites too, as they often have lists of other services in the area you can access.

You can ask at any library to get a library card and use their computers and internet for free, regardless of your immigration status.

Table of Contents
  1. National / Online
    1. Bail for Immigration Detainees
    2. JCWI – Joint Council for the Welfare of Immigrants
  2. London
    1. Hackney Migrants Centre
    2. Praxis
    3. West London Welcome
    4. Haringey Migrant Support Centre
  3. Glasgow
    1. Glasgow Unity Centre
  4. Nottingham
    1. Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Refugee Forum
  5. Cardiff
    1. Oasis

  • National / Online

    It is very difficult to find a lawyer! You might have to call lots of times. Keep calling !

    You can find a list of lawyers who may be able to help you here:
    http://www.ilpa.org.uk/search-directory.php

    Right to Remain
    You can find more information about immigration and asylum here. There is lots of information and it will be updated when laws change in the UK. 
    <https://righttoremain.org.uk/toolkit/?

    • Bail for Immigration Detainees

      Legal support for immigration detainees only

      Website: www.biduk.org
      Telephone: 020 7456 9750 (Monday - Thursday, 10am-12pm)
      Email: casework@biduk.org

    • JCWI – Joint Council for the Welfare of Immigrants

      If you are in the UK without status and need legal advice, this group can help.
      Website: jcwi.org.uk/our-helplines
      Telephone: 020 7553 7470. 
      It is open on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays between 10am and 1pm. The helpline is confidential and advice is free. Calls cost up to 13p per minute from landlines, 3p to 55p from mobiles.

  • London

    Lots of groups in London only support people staying in a certain borough or area. You often have to fill out a form before getting an appointment too, but this information will stay private and not be shared with the Home Office or any other groups.

    • Hackney Migrants Centre

      Advice for immigration and housing support

      They used to have an online form that is not available anymore.
      Website: hackneymigrantcentre.org.uk/drop-in/

      They provide this list of contacts from October 2022:
      contacts-from-hackney-oct-2022.pdf

    • Praxis

      Praxis have a helpline and drop in session once per month.
      You can check on their website for the dates.
      The centre starts at 9am, but it’s good to arrive there early so that they have time to talk with you. 
      Website: praxis.org.uk/get-help
      Phone: 020 7729 7985


    • West London Welcome

      You can refer yourself or a friend to West London Welcome if you live in Hammersmith and Fulham, Kensington and Chelsea, Ealing or Hounslow.
      You must complete the form first.
      The form is online. 

      Website: westlondonwelcome.com/get-help

    • Haringey Migrant Support Centre

      Haringey Migrant Support Centre only help people who live in London.
      You have to call them at 10am on certain dates to make the appointment.
      You can find the dates to call them on their website.
      They will not respond to your call at other times. 
      Website: haringeymsc.org
      Telephone: 07544078332


  • Glasgow

    • Glasgow Unity Centre

      The Unity provides practical support and solidarity for migrants in Glasgow. They are open on Monday morning every week, and other times depending on availability. You can call them to ask. 
      Open Monday morning 9:30am to 12:30pm

      Website: unitycentreglasgow.org/find-us
      Phone: 0141 427 7992 

  • Nottingham

    • Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Refugee Forum

      They can help you with access to healthcare, signpost to solicitors, and access to English classes, as well as opportunities to join different groups and social spaces. 
      Website: nottsrefugeeforum.org.uk
      Email: 4NBinfo@nottsrefugeeforum.org.uk
      Telephone: 0115 960 1230 from
 Monday to Thursday between 10am and 3pm.

  • Cardiff

    • Oasis

      Immigration advice, and other support

      Webiste: oasiscardiff.org
      Email: immigration@oasiscardiff.org 
      Telephone: 0292 1850 065