Refugee and asylum support

We work with the Refugee Council to help people seeking asylum and refugees with free support and advice. This includes people with other forms of protection, such as those with discretionary leave.

Refugee Council run drop-in sessions where they can assist you with a range of matters, including:

support with asylum-related matters
housing support
access to healthcare services
benefits support
language and interpretation support
access to education and training
community engagement activities
volunteering opportunities
awareness raising sessions

You can visit them during their drop-in sessions at the Refugee Council, Wellington House, 43 Market Street, Barnsley, S70 1WA, on:

Tuesdays- from 10am to 2pm
Thursdays - from 10am to 2pm

You can also find them at the multi agency drop-in every Wednesday 12:30pm to 2:30pm at Hope House Cafe, 2 Blucher Street, S70 1AP.

You can also call the Refugee Council on 01226 638000 (Monday to Friday)

Useful links

Asylum services - part of the Migrant Help charity. They provide free advice and help to asylum seekers across the UK.
Migration Yorkshire - works with local councils across the region. This website has lots of helpful information about migration and asylum.
Citizens Advice Barnsley - a free advice service that can help with issues such as debt, benefits, the law and your rights.
Learning English in Yorkshire and the Humber - A website run by Migrant English Support Hub (MESH) where you can search for ESOL/English classes and other courses in Barnsley and surrounding areas by postcode.
Barnsley Refugee Advice Project - Refugee Council