We've put together information about local support available for Ukrainian guests and their hosts. The information is grouped into easy-to-find sections.

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Ukraine updates

We send a monthly email with information about local support, events and activities for Ukrainian guests and hosts in East Hampshire.

The latest update is also available on our website and can be translated into Ukrainian.

Sign up here

Health and medical support

NHS services

  • Call 111 if you need urgent medical advice but it is not an emergency.
  • Call 999 if someone is seriously ill or injured and needs immediate help.

You can also view a Ukrainian-language guide explaining how the NHS works.

Mental health support

Havant and East Hants Mind

Havant and East Hants Mind offers support for mental wellbeing through one-to-one help, workshops, courses and support groups.

You can refer yourself through their website or call 02392 498916.

START

START provides specialist counselling for people who have experienced trauma.

NHS Mind Matters

NHS Mind Matters offers practical advice and tips to help you look after your mental wellbeing.

iTalk

iTalk provides mental health support, self-help resources and talking therapies.

British Red Cross

The Red Cross offers online wellbeing resources in both English and Ukrainian, including help with stress, anxiety and adjusting to life in the UK.

Driving in the UK

If you're living in Great Britain under a Ukraine visa scheme, you can use your Ukrainian driving licence for up to three years after becoming a resident.

This applies to:

  • Cars up to 3,500kg
  • Motorcycles

If you stay longer than three years, you'll need to exchange your Ukrainian licence for a UK licence.

More information is available on GOV.UK

Transport

Community transport

If you're having difficulty getting around locally, support may be available through East Hampshire District Council.

Petersfield voluntary care group

Petersfield Voluntary Care Group (PVCG) provides free transport to medical and legal appointments for eligible guests.

  • Available Monday to Friday
  • Call 01730 266046
  • Please give at least 48 hours' notice

Children must travel with a responsible adult and may need an appropriate car seat depending on their age and height.

Free bikes

Need a bike for work, school or everyday travel?

Liss Men's Shed offers donated and refurbished bikes to families from Ukraine. You can visit to try out a bike before taking one.

Cycling training for children is also available through the Bikeability programme wich is run by Hampshire County Council.

Advice and support

Citizens advice

Citizens advice offers free, confidential advice on a wide range of issues, including money, housing and benefits.

Hampshire safeguarding adults board

Hampshire safeguarding adults board provides information to help protect Ukrainian refugees from exploitation and trafficking.

Employment plus

Employment plus offers free employment and job-search advice every Wednesday morning in Petersfield.

Family support

Home-start

Home-start provides support for families with young children, helping parents build confidence and connect with their local community.

Hampshire healthy families

Hampshire Healthy Families offers workshops, courses and advice for parents, from pregnancy through to children starting school.

Learning english

Free or low-cost english language classes are available through:

Some organisations also provide employment support and one-to-one tutoring.

Employment and training

If you're looking for work or training, support is available from:

If you have qualifications from another country, the UK National Information Centre can help you check how they compare to UK qualifications.

Exercise and wellbeing

Get up and go

Offers physical activity classes for adults with physical or mental health conditions.

Get Up and Go East Hants website

Wellbeing walks

Free guided walks for all abilities. A great way to improve your health, get outdoors and meet new people.

For more information, please contact the Wellbeing Walks Coordinator by email healthwalks@easthants.gov.uk or call 07341 462825.