checked 2026-10-23 · United Kingdom · Public bodies
Public bodies in United Kingdom
Offices and services for people in United Kingdom. Each one is checked against its official page. Open a body to see what it does and where its official page is.
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United Kingdom · Public bodies · checked 2026-10-23
Public bodies in United Kingdom
Offices and services for people in United Kingdom. Each one is checked against its official page. Open a body to see what it does and where its official page is.
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Academy126 courses, 126 open for enrolmentCivic3 campaigns, 5 programmesHeritage116 days to keep, 40 chronology entriesNews88 approved sources, no confirmed events yetChaptersforming. None is recognised yet
national
41 public bodiesVisas and immigrationOfficial guidance on visas, status and settlement in the UK.
arrival statusClaim asylum in the UKHow to claim asylum, the screening, the interview and decisions.
asylum protectionAsylum supportHousing and money support while an asylum claim is decided.
asylum protectionMigrant Help asylum advice lineFree advice and guidance for people in the asylum system.
asylum protectionUNHCR in the United KingdomThe UN Refugee Agency office for the UK.
asylum protectionRefugee CouncilAdvice, support and guidance for refugees and people seeking asylum.
settlement integrationCitizens AdviceFree, confidential advice on work, benefits, housing, debt and immigration.
settlement integrationImprove your English, maths and digital skillsHow to find English courses for adults, often free for eligible learners.
language learningLearnEnglishFree online English lessons and practice for adults.
language learningUK ENICThe national agency for recognising qualifications gained abroad.
qualifications recognitionFind a jobThe official job search service.
employment entrepreneurshipSet up a businessSteps and rules for starting a business.
employment entrepreneurshipApply for a National Insurance numberHow to get the number you need to work and claim benefits.
employment entrepreneurshipCouncil housingHow to apply for a council home through your local council.
housingShelter housing adviceFree housing and homelessness advice in England.
housingRegister with a GP surgeryHow to register with a family doctor. You do not need proof of address or immigration status.
health mental healthNHS 111Urgent medical help when it is not an emergency, with interpreters.
health mental healthNHS Talking TherapiesFree talking therapies for anxiety and depression. You can refer yourself.
health mental healthFreedom from TortureTherapy and support for survivors of torture.
health mental healthSchool admissionsHow to choose and apply for a school place.
education schoolsApply for free school mealsFree school meals for children in families on certain benefits.
education schoolsLegal aidWhat legal aid covers and who can get it.
legal aid anti discriminationFind an immigration adviserCheck that an immigration adviser is registered before you use them.
legal aid anti discriminationDiscrimination: your rightsYour rights under the Equality Act and where to get help.
legal aid anti discriminationEquality and Human Rights CommissionThe national equality body for Great Britain.
legal aid anti discriminationNational Domestic Abuse HelplineFree, confidential support for anyone affected by domestic abuse, open day and night.
family womenReport domestic abuseHow to report domestic abuse and find help.
family womenChildlineFree, confidential help for anyone under 19. Phone 0800 1111.
youthAge UKAdvice and services for older people.
eldersPension CreditExtra money for people over State Pension age on a low income.
eldersPersonal Independence Payment (PIP)Support for extra costs of a long-term health condition or disability.
disabilityScopeAdvice and support for disabled people and their families.
disabilityMoneyHelperFree, impartial help with money and pensions, backed by government.
digital financial inclusionUniversal CreditThe main benefit for people on a low income or out of work.
digital financial inclusionApply for citizenshipEligibility and steps for British citizenship.
citizenshipLife in the UK TestThe test you need for settlement or citizenship.
citizenship999: police, fire, ambulance, coastguardCall 999 in an emergency. Call 111 for urgent medical help.
emergencyGCSE and A level PersianA school examination in Persian that pupils can take in England.
heritage languageIslamic Middle East collectionsMuseum collections that include art and objects from Iran. · London
culture festivalsIran Heritage FoundationA charity that supports the study and culture of Iran.
culture festivalsBritish Institute of Persian StudiesA national body that supports research on Iran and the Persian world.
academic centresEach record links to its official page. We copy nothing.
state
2 public bodiesScottish Refugee CouncilAdvice and support for refugees and people seeking asylum in Scotland. · Scotland
settlement integrationWales of SanctuaryOfficial information for people seeking sanctuary in Wales. · Wales
settlement integrationEach record links to its official page. We copy nothing.
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6 public bodiesBirmingham City CouncilThe council's official site for local services. · Birmingham
settlement integrationLiverpool City CouncilThe council's official site for local services. · Liverpool
settlement integrationCentre for Iranian StudiesA research centre for Iranian studies with seminars and public lectures. · London
academic centresInstitute of Iranian StudiesA research institute on Iranian history, culture and language, with a Persian library. · St Andrews
academic centresPembroke Shahnameh Centre for Persian StudiesA centre for research on Persian literature, history and art. · Cambridge
academic centresCentre for Kurdish StudiesA research centre for Kurdish studies. · Exeter
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