Refugee resettlement schemes
We support refugees and anyone who is displaced by force. We help them rebuild their lives in Liverpool and make it their home.
For out of hours help, please contact adult social care or children's social care. Or call 999 for a police, fire or medical emergency.
We take part in three government-led resettlement schemes:
- UK Resettlement Scheme
- Afghan Citizens Resettlement Scheme and Afghan Relocations and Assistance Policy
- Homes for Ukraine
UK Resettlement Scheme
The UK Resettlement Scheme (UKRS) supports refugees from around the world. It is funded by the Home Office.
A person or family will get support from Refugee Action in their first year in Liverpool. We then offer a further four years' support.
Afghan Citizens Resettlement Scheme and Afghan Relocations and Assistance Policy
These schemes were launched following the British withdrawal from Afghanistan. They are funded by the Home Office.
A person or family will get support from Refugee Action in their first year in Liverpool. We then offer a further three years' support.
Homes for Ukraine Scheme
This scheme allows UK residents to offer people fleeing the war in Ukraine somewhere to live. We offer guests from Ukraine and their Liverpool sponsors local support.
Our refugee hosting coordinators contact approved sponsors and offer:
- help with local authority checks
- updates about the scheme
- mediation for you and your guests, if needed
- advice and information
Guests who secure their own social or privately-rented housing can request a free furniture pack. They can also email us at homesforukraine@liverpool.gov.uk for their arrival payment and support.
Hong Kong UK Welcome Programme
This scheme started in January 2021. It is for British National (Overseas) status holders from Hong Kong. It allows for them to come to the UK with their eligible children.
We are not involved in the delivery of this scheme but can provide supported if needed.