Home Office housing

When you get your Leave to Remain (status)

  1. Collect your important papers, You’ll need your official documents (like ID, Home Office letters, etc.).
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. Open a bank account, You’ll need this for work or getting benefits.
  5. 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

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