The UK emergency services are available 24/7. In an emergency, Police, Fire and Ambulance can be contacted on the same number, 999:
- Police – if a serious offence is in progress or there is immediate danger
- Fire and Rescue – if there is a fire
- Ambulance – if someone’s life is at risk
If you want to or you are claiming asylum, The Right to Remain Toolkit explains the process.
If you need urgent support
Homelessness
What to do if you or someone you know is homeless or threatened with being homeless
Report a hate crime
How a hate crime or incident is defined and how to make a report
Urgent mental health help and support
Emergency and medical help details, and how to contact mental health support services in times of crisis
Next steps once you've arrived
If you are coming to the UK from Ukraine
Advice and support for what to do if you are travelling to the UK from Ukraine
Housing in West Northamptonshire
The different types of rental housing options in West Northamptonshire
Check if you are entitled to financial support
Find out how to check your entitlement to financial support
Your health services
There are a range of local health services that you can access
Getting your child into education
How the education system works in England, and how to apply for a school place
Setting up a bank account
Opening a bank account is very important when you are recognised as a refugee
Life in West Northamptonshire
Culture and community in West Northamptonshire
West Northamptonshire has lots to offer due to its make-up of rural and urban areas
Transport around West Northamptonshire
There are several ways to travel around West Northamptonshire
Support for resettled children and families
Where you can access support for your family and children if you are a resettled person
Learning English
Find out how to apply for a course to improve your written and spoken English
Join the library
Get access to free resources by joining the library service
Adult Learning
Education for adults including our full Adult Learning programme and information about the Multiply programme to improve adult numeracy skills
Citizenship ceremonies
All applicants over the age of 18 who are accepted for naturalisation or registration as a British citizen are required to attend a citizenship ceremony
Register a birth
A baby's birth must be registered within 42 calendar days of the date of birth
Further resources for refugees and asylum seekers
Information on charities and organisations that support refugees and asylum seekers