Refugees: Reading East

(asked on 17th October 2022) - View Source

Question to the Department for Levelling Up, Housing & Communities:

To ask the Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, what support his Department provides to Ukrainian refugees in Reading East constituency.


Answered by
Andrew Stephenson Portrait
Andrew Stephenson
Minister of State (Department of Health and Social Care)
This question was answered on 24th October 2022

Homes for Ukraine arrivals will be able to live and work in the UK for up to three years and have access to benefits, healthcare, employment, and other support. We are providing funding to councils at a rate of £10,500 per guest to enable them to provide support to individuals and families to rebuild their lives and fully integrate into communities.

We are also providing sponsors with £350 monthly 'thank you' payments for up to 12 months to help with the associated costs of opening their home. DWP is working with Ukrainian guests and employers to signpost and match job opportunities.

Work is also underway with BEIS and DHSC to engage larger employers through round table discussions. DfE is improving signposting of and ensuring accessibility of childcare options


We have made amendments to eligibility criteria to ensure arrivals from Ukraine under one of the Government's schemes are now eligible for housing assistance from day one of their arrival.

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