Newcomers in United Kingdom

Advice, support and guidance for refugees and people seeking asylum.

Free, confidential advice on work, benefits, housing, debt and immigration.

Advice and support for refugees and people seeking asylum in Scotland.

Official information for people seeking sanctuary in Wales.

The council's official site for local services.

The council's official site for local services.

A research centre for Iranian studies with seminars and public lectures.

A research institute on Iranian history, culture and language, with a Persian library.

A centre for research on Persian literature, history and art.

A research centre for Kurdish studies.

A national body that supports research on Iran and the Persian world.

How to claim asylum, the screening, the interview and decisions.

Housing and money support while an asylum claim is decided.

Free advice and guidance for people in the asylum system.

The UN Refugee Agency office for the UK.

How to register with a family doctor. You do not need proof of address or immigration status.

Urgent medical help when it is not an emergency, with interpreters.

Free talking therapies for anxiety and depression. You can refer yourself.

Therapy and support for survivors of torture.

What legal aid covers and who can get it.

Check that an immigration adviser is registered before you use them.

Your rights under the Equality Act and where to get help.

The national equality body for Great Britain.

The official job search service.

Steps and rules for starting a business.

How to get the number you need to work and claim benefits.

Eligibility and steps for British citizenship.

The test you need for settlement or citizenship.

Museum collections that include art and objects from Iran.

A charity that supports the study and culture of Iran.

Free, impartial help with money and pensions, backed by government.

The main benefit for people on a low income or out of work.

Support for extra costs of a long-term health condition or disability.

Advice and support for disabled people and their families.

How to choose and apply for a school place.

Free school meals for children in families on certain benefits.

Advice and services for older people.

Extra money for people over State Pension age on a low income.

Free, confidential support for anyone affected by domestic abuse, open day and night.

How to report domestic abuse and find help.

How to apply for a council home through your local council.

Free housing and homelessness advice in England.

How to find English courses for adults, often free for eligible learners.

Free online English lessons and practice for adults.

Official guidance on visas, status and settlement in the UK.

Call 999 in an emergency. Call 111 for urgent medical help.

A school examination in Persian that pupils can take in England.

The national agency for recognising qualifications gained abroad.

Free, confidential help for anyone under 19. Phone 0800 1111.