A list of recent information issued by the UK and Scottish Governments relating to support for Ukrainians in the UK, Ukraine and elsewhere, and British nationals and their families in Ukraine.
The Scottish Government pauses 'super sponsor' scheme
The Scottish Government has announced a pause in its ‘super-sponsor’ scheme that allowed Ukrainian refugees to select the government as a sponsor in visa applications. The suspension began on 13 July 2022, with the government stating that it plans to review the scheme in the hope of reinstating it after three months.
The pause is intended to allow staff to deal with a backlog of visa applications and lack of suitable accommodation for Ukrainian refugees.
Neil Gray MSP said that pausing the scheme would not affect anyone who submitted an application before 13 July, or who has already been granted a visa.
- Please visit - Super sponsor scheme paused [Published 11/07/2022]
The UK Government FAQ’s webpage regularly updates guidance on the Homes for Ukraine scheme.
- Please visit – Homes for Ukraine FAQs [updated 29/04/2022]
How people in Scotland can support displaced people from Ukraine.
- Please visit – Support for Ukraine
The Scottish Government has published a summary of guidance for displaced Ukrainians in the UK. This page contains information on visa schemes, travel, healthcare, housing, employment, education and social security entitlements.
- Visit – Supporting displaced people from Ukraine [Published 14/04/2022]
The DWP has launched a new webpage offering support and information on essential benefits to those arriving in the UK from Ukraine, on the Understanding Universal Credit website.
Anyone choosing to sponsor a Ukrainian individual or family through the Homes for Ukraine scheme will not see their household benefit entitlements affected as a result.
- Visit – Council Tax discounts protected under Sponsorship Scheme [Published 31/03/2022]
The Home Office has issued a Factsheet regarding changes made to the immigration system to support British nationals and their families in Ukraine, and Ukrainians in the UK, Ukraine and elsewhere.
- Read the factsheet here [Published 11/03/2022]