Since the war broke out in Ukraine, we have seen an enormous level of generosity from people across the district wanting to offer help or support to those affected. As a council, we are actively working with partners to provide support and assistance for Ukrainian refugees arriving in Thanet. We want to ensure they receive the warmest welcome to the district and all the support they need to settle safely into our community.
The UK government has produced a guide for Ukrainians arriving in the UK, which is available in Ukrainian and Russian.
PermalinkIf you want to offer a home to people fleeing Ukraine, you can become a ‘sponsor’ as part of the Homes for Ukraine scheme. Register your interest in becoming a sponsor. You can do this as an individual or as an organisation.
There is further guidance on Kent County Council’s website.
PermalinkIf you are worried about an adult and you think they are at risk of harm or abuse, there are people who can help. You can find out more by visiting the Kent and Medway Safeguarding Adults Board website. The ‘adult abuse and what to do about it’ leaflet has also been translated into Ukrainian.
PermalinkThere is a range of information available to anyone who has been directly affected:
- Visa Support
- Travel advice
- Ukrainian Embassy
- Family route: Concessions
- Home Office action on Ukraine
- Find an immigration advisor
A number of organisations have set up appeals for help for those caught up in this situation. These organisations are providing humanitarian support for people in the Ukraine.
The main appeal being run by the UK’s Disaster Emergency Committee (DEC) is the one the Government is encouraging people to donate to so the funds can be shared across a range of charities. You can donate and find out more about the appeal by visiting the Disaster Emergency Committee website.
The UK Government is advising people to be safe when making donations and to use registered charities, like the ones listed on this page, who are working on the ground to help those displaced by the fighting taking place in the Ukraine.
PermalinkThere’s a lot you can do to prepare yourself to safely support newcomers and existing communities in Thanet. For example, you could find out about how to talk about this situation in a helpful way, learn a few words in different languages, or read about the culture and history of different countries.
- Foreign Commonwealth Development Office
- Ukraine: Travel Advice
- BBC news
- BBC Newsround
- Save the Children
- Duolingo: Ukrainian