Information and Guidance for Asylum Seekers

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London Borough of Hounslow

 

Safeguarding Children

Hounslow Childrens and Families services is committed to keeping children safe and to providing support to parents, carers and guardians, as well as children and young people themselves.

 

If you have witnessed an incident, or have concerns for a child or young person, then you can report this anonymously if required, or telephone 020 8583 6600 or call the police on 999. 

 

To make a referral please complete the form via the website below:

https://earlyhelp.hounslow.gov.uk/web/portal/pages/publicreferral#page1

 

Phone:

020 8583 6600 (9am to 5pm Monday to Friday) choose option 2

 

Out of hours phone:

020 8583 2222 (after 5pm weekdays or weekends). Ask to speak to the duty social worker.

 

 

 

 

London Borough of Hounslow

 

Safeguarding Adults

People they support:

Anyone aged 18+ in need of care and support.

 

Someone experiencing, or at risk of abuse; and because of their need for care and support, is unable to protect himself or herself against the abuse or the risk of it.

 

To make a referral please complete the form via the website below:

https://hounslowautonomy.syhapp.com/web/portal/pages/home/

 

Phone:

020 8583 3100 (9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday)

 

Out of hours phone:

020 8583 2222

 

If someone is in immediate danger, call the police on 999.

 

If you suspect someone's at risk of abuse, report it as soon as possible. Please send an email to:

safeguardingadults@hounslow.gov.uk

 

London Borough of Hounslow

 

Refugee and Asylum Seeker Service (RASS)

The Refugee & Asylum Seeker Service is a team that offers support, guidance and signposting to education, volunteering, and employment for refugees and people seeking asylum who live in the borough. 

 

If you have any questions or need support, please get in touch with us via email, telephone or in-person. 

Phone: 020 8583 2100 (9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday)

Email: AsylumandRefugees@hounslow.gov.uk

 

 

London Borough of Hounslow

 

My Independence

My Independence is the first point of contact within Homelessness, Independence and Preventative Services (HIPS).

 

Please do not contact if you are living in Home Office accommodation, and still awaiting a decision on your asylum claim.

 

Website:

https://forms2.hounslow.gov.uk/info/20115/supporting_you_through_difficulty/1611/ways_to_support_your_independence

 

Phone:

020 8583 3942 (9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday)
 

Email:

myindependence@hounslow.gov.uk

 

London Borough of Hounslow

 

Work Hounslow

 

Work Hounslow are the skills and employment team.

 

They offer information, advice and guidance for those seeking employment and volunteering. Support with reskilling and upskilling opportunities. Job search, CV writing and interview techniques and training

 

To register, please visit:

https://workhounslow.co.uk/register

 

Phone:

020 8583 6174

 

Email:

work@hounslow.gov.uk

 

For people aged 16 to 25 years and not currently in education, training or employment, please contact the Connexions team:

 

Phone:

020 8583 5151

 

Email:

connexions@hounslow.gov.uk

 

London Borough of Hounslow

 

School Admissions

 

Children’s education

Website:

https://forms2.hounslow.gov.uk/info/20026/school_admissions

 

London Borough of Hounslow

Please visit the Hounslow website if you need any further guidance.

 

Website:

https://forms2.hounslow.gov.uk/

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