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Here are some websites that we hope you will find useful
Asylum
www.refugeecouncil.org.uk - The Refugee Council – information about asylum seekers and refugees
www.homeoffice.gov.uk - Home Office – Government Department – the most recent policies and rules for asylum seekers
www.bia.homeoffice.gov.uk - Immigration and Nationality Directorate – where and how to apply for asylum
www.jcwi.org.uk – Joint Council for the Welfare of Immigrants – not government organisation – advice on asylum law and policy
www.asylumaid.org.uk – Asylum Aid – not government organisation which helps asylum seekers
www.asylumsupport.info – Information and support for asylum seekers
www.asylumsupport.org.uk – Useful if you are from EU and still seeking asylum support
Immigration
www.bia.homeoffice.gov.uk - Immigration and Nationality Directorate – Government Department, information about immigration, rights and responsibilities
www.homeoffice.gov.uk - Government Department for people wanting to come to the UK
www.jcwi.org.uk – Joint Council for the Welfare of Immigrants - independent national voluntary organization, working for justice and against racism in immigration and asylum laws
www.workpermit.com – Immigration rules for different countries
www.iasuk.org - Immigration Advisory Service – where to go for free legal advice
www.ukvisas.gov.uk – Information about entry clearance to UK
www.oisc.org.uk - The Office of the Immigration Services Commissioner – where to find someone who can give you free legal advice
www.keystonetrust.org.uk - Welcome booklet about Breckland in English and Portuguese languages
www.sospolonia.net - Advice in polish language in Southampton, free dropins
Embassies
www.embassyworld.com - Embassy and consulate listings and addresses worldwide
Work
www.jobcentreplus.gov.uk – Government Department of Work and Pensions – help with finding a job
www.inlandrevenue.gov.uk - How to find your local tax office and get help etc
www.workpermits.gov.uk - All the information about how to get a work permit in the UK
www.nacab.org.uk – National Association of Citizens Advice Bureaux offers free, confidential, impartial and independent advice – how to find your nearest office
www.worktrain.gov.uk - Jobs, training courses, application forms, a service from the Department of Work and Pensions
www.workgateways.com/working.html - Working in the UK ﾖ advice and information on getting work visas, health, cost of living, banking
www.direct.gov.uk – Lots of links to health, benefits, jobs, education, childcare, driving, etc
www.pracawbrytanii.org - Useful information for newcomers (polish language)
Benefits
www.jobcentreplus.gov.uk – Government Department of Work and Pensions – help with benefits and downloading the forms
www.dwp.gov.uk - Department of Work and Pensions – how to apply for benefits and services
www.thepensionservice.gov.uk – Pension Service, how to apply for a pension and pension credit
www.entitledto.co.uk - Free calculators to help you work out your entitlement to benefits and tax credits
www.direct.gov.uk – Lots of links to health, benefits, jobs, education, childcare, driving, etc
Education
www.naric.co.uk - The National Academic Recognition Information Centre for the UK - find out the UK equivalent of your foreign qualification
www.ukstudentlife.com - Information for all foreign and British students studying in the UK
www.britishcouncil.com – All about learning English, studying in England, taking exams
www.direct.gov.uk – Lots of links to health, benefits, jobs, education, childcare, driving, etc
Driving
www.dvla.gov.uk – Driver and vehicle licensing agency – all the information about driving in the UK
www.dsa.gov.uk – Driving standards agency - how to book your theory and driving tests
www.driving.co.uk – Driving issues, accidents, all about driving in UK
www.direct.gov.uk – Lots of links to health, benefits, jobs, education, childcare, driving, etc
Local information
www.yellowpages.com - Search for businesses, products and services by name, category, and location
www.bookevents.org - advice on running, growing or starting a business
www.sendmoneyhome.org - one of the methods to send money to your country.
News
www.lynnnews.co.uk – Lynn News - local newspaper, check for local jobs, accommodation, cars, furniture etc
Translation
www.cintra.org.uk - Cambridgeshire Translation and Interpreting Service
www.gotranslators.com - Database of the different translation services by languages and specialist areas
Travel
www.visitbritain.com – Official travel guide to Britain in different languages; where to stay, where to go, etc
www.thetrainline.com - All you need about travelling by train; timetables, buying tickets, last minute tickets
www.nationalrail.co.uk - National Rail Network – find a train, prices, timetables
www.nationalexpress.com – National Express – long distance travel by bus
www.pti.org.uk - UK Public Transport Information, index to timetables, fares, ticket-types, passenger facilities, and more, covering all travel by rail, air, coach, bus, ferry, metro
If you want to book a cheap flight, try one of these links:
Accommodation
www.farmstayuk.co.uk – Accommodation based on a farm (B&B, self-catering, camping)
www.yha.org.uk - Youth Hostel Association - accommodation
Health
www.heron.nhs.uk - Health information, can find information about health in different languages
www.harpweb.org.uk - Heath for asylum seekers and refugees portal
www.kalayaan.org.uk - A website for domestic migrant workers
www.hse.gov.uk/languages/index.htm - A website about Health and Safety Executive in a variety of languages.
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