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City of York Council – Homes for Ukraine

Thank you for registering for Homes for Ukraine. Your details have been passed to City of York Council. If you have questions that are not covered in the information below, please contact us through this email address:

[email protected]

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Housing Standards

Housing Standards are contacting potential hosts and scheduling appointments. If you want to know more, the latest Government Guidance is being updated regularly. Check under: What do I need to do to make sure my home is suitable for my guest?

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/homes-for-ukraine-scheme-frequently-asked-questions#stay-up-to-date

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Guest Visa Applications

If you are supporting your Guest to make visa applications, this may be helpful now and for the future:

https://www.iti.org.uk/ukrainian-crisis.html -translators and document templates

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Homes for Ukraine – Sponsor Toolkit

This toolkit is a useful guide. It will support you to consider the practicalities of welcoming someone new into your home and supporting them to settle in to the community and life in England.

https://resetuk.org/toolkits/homes-for-ukraine
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SafeREFUGE Host Welcome Pack

Each home is different and the basic practicalities of how the washing machine works and when the bins go out all form part of the unique experience. This template will help you to gather information about your home and the surrounding area in preparation for your Guest arriving.

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Move to the UK if you’re coming from Ukraine

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/move-to-the-uk-if-youre-from-ukraine

Is a helpful link to the overall Government guidance and links you will find helpful. We want you to feel prepared and supported.

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DBS process

We will send you details of the DBS process. City of York Council are working with York CSV. York CVS are delivering the DBS checks for the Hosts. Each member of the household over 18 years will need a DBS check. If you are hosting under 18’s, the Host adults will need an Enhanced DBS check.

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