The UK Government has a set of rules which govern how the Immigration system works. Changes to the rules are made often and can affect which services or funds people seeking sanctuary are allowed to access. The latest version of the Immigration Rules can be found here:

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/immigration-rules

This is a person who is already in the UK before applying for asylum. The UK Government wants all asylum seekers to apply for asylum at the first opportunity, which would normally be a port or airport.

This is a type of immigration status granted by the UK Government. Indefinite leave to remain is sometimes known as permanent residence or settled status as it gives permission to stay in the UK permanently.

If you are an asylum seeker and you are granted support because you are considered to be destitute, you will be placed in Initial Accommodation. There are currently 7 Initial Accommodation centres across the UK, including one in Cardiff, Wales. You will normally only spend a few weeks in Initial Accommodation before being ‘dispersed’ to longer-term accommodation in another part of the UK.

If you have been granted refugee status or Humanitarian Protection, you may be able to access a UK Government integration loan. More information can be found here:

https://www.gov.uk/refugee-integration-loan

These UK Government-funded offices are found in most cities and help people to find employment in the UK. Most asylum seekers do not have the right to work so will not be able to access support.

This enables you to challenge a decision made by a public body in the UK, such as the Home Office, the Welsh Government or Local Authorities. A review of asylum decisions cannot be made though, as appeals must go to the Asylum and Immigration Tribunal.

“Looked after” children are provided with accommodation by a local authority away from their families, either at the request of their parent or in accordance with a “care order” made under section 31 of the Children Act 1989.

Unaccompanied asylum seeking children who arrive in the UK without their parents or other relatives, are likely to become looked after.

This is about how we think, feel and behave. One in every four people in the UK has a mental health problem at some point, which can affect their daily life. These problems can affect your relationships or your physical health.

Mental health problems can affect anyone. Without treatment, these problems can have a serious effect on you or your family. Mental health problems could include Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (also known as PTSD), depression or other disorders.

Find out more about mental health at NHS Direct Wales.

This organisation are funded by the UK Government to support asylum seekers in the UK. Migrant Help will support applications for financial support, making complaints about asylum accommodation or other issues.

Free advice for asylum seekers can be found by calling 08088000630.