Home Office housing
When you get your Leave to Remain (status)
- Collect your important papers, You’ll need your official documents (like ID, Home Office letters, etc.).
- Your Home Office housing will end soon, You must move out of your Home Office accommodation within 56 days. Start looking for a new place to live as soon as you can.
- If you have children or disabilities, Bradford Council may provide temporary accommodation. Go to Bradford Council Housing Options and ask for a Homelessness Assessment as soon as possible.
- Open a bank account, You’ll need this for work or getting benefits.
- Start working or apply for benefits, You’ll need to earn money or apply for support.
Click here to find out how to apply for benefits
New refugees - you can get help from Bradford Council
Bradford Council refugee team can help you to open a bank account and apply for benefits. They cannot give you a house.
Please contact:
- Lisa Ceesay: 07970 924368
- Rehab Astita: 07977 590350
Or ask at Britannia House customer service reception:
Britannia House
Hall Ings
Bradford
BD1 1HX