www.wiltshire.gov.uk
Asylum seekers - advice and support
Summary of Service
An asylum seeker is someone who comes to the UK, often fleeing persecution, torture or war, and applies for refugee status. Until refugee status is granted, such a person remains an asylum seeker.
Details of Service
Asylum seekers often encounter homelessness and face difficulty in obtaining accommodation.
The Council has a statutory responsibility to offer assistance to asylum seekers under the National Assistance Act of 1948 and undertake an assessment of need for social care services. For more information, please see Needs Assessment.
Asylum Seekers who arrived in the United Kingdom since April 2000 should contact the Home Office support service through the National Asylum Support Service (NASS), see the Related links menu.
Contact Details
By Post
Social Care Helpdesk
Wiltshire County Council
Department of Community Services
(Adult Social Care Services)
County Hall
Trowbridge
BA14 8LE
By Email
socialcarehelpdesk@wiltshire.gov.uk
By Telephone
01225 713001
By Fax
01225 713355
| A to Z Names | Asylum seekers - advice and support, Asylum seekers - advice and support |
|---|---|
| Keywords | undefined |
| PID No. | 77 |
| IPSV Category | Refugees and asylum seekers |
| Level 1 Name | Asylum seekers - advice and support |
| IPSV ID | 1195 |
