Ukraine Family Scheme – FAQs
The Ukraine Family Scheme allows people who are fleeing Ukraine to join their family members who are British nationals, UK-settled people and in certain other situations. You can read full criteria on eligibility to the Ukraine Family Scheme on the Government website. It is free to apply.
- What is the Ukraine Family Scheme?
- What is the difference between the Ukraine Family Scheme and the Homes for Ukraine Scheme?
- If I came to the UK on the Ukraine Family Scheme am I allowed to change to the Homes for Ukraine Scheme?
- Are those accommodating people via the Family Scheme eligible for the £350 thank you payment?
- If I am on the Ukraine Family Scheme where can I find support?
- Can I get housing and/or homelessness assistance?
- How do I apply for social (‘council’) housing?
- Can I get help to access a private rented property?
- Can I get help with my income and paying my rent?
- How do I get a National Insurance number?
Local authority housing advice teams can provide help to find a new tenancy in the private rented sector. They can negotiate with landlords and provide financial help with rent in advance and deposit payments.
Housing Advice Teams
Cheltenham Housing Options
01242 387615 or housingoptions@cbh.org
Cotswolds Housing Advice
01285 623000 or housingadvice@cotswold.gov.uk
Forest of Dean Housing Advice
01594 810000 or housing.advice@fdean.gov.uk
Gloucester Housing Service
01452 396396 or Homeless.Team@gloucester.gov.uk
Stroud Housing Advice
01453 766321 or housing.advice@stroud.gov.uk
Tewkesbury Housing Advice
01684 272122 or housingadvice@tewkesbury.gov.uk
Page updated:
10/05/2022