Useful information - for homeless or at risk refugees and asylum seekers
Some useful information for people from refugee or migrant backgrounds at risk of homelessness and destitution
Below is some information, which you may find useful:
Check the “Positive Action Network” for organisations that might be able to help you in your town or city.
If you are homeless in Glasgow visit this page.
If you have just received a positive asylum decision and been told to leave your accommodation, read this and complete a Self Referral Form.
If you are an asylum seeker and have nowhere to live, call Migrant Help on their free helpline at 0808 8010 503 or contact their 24/7 web chat.
Here are some things you can do to help yourself:
- If you have a lawyer, speak to them about your situation.
- Check out our self-help briefings .
- Check out the Right to Remain Toolkit, available in your language.
- Use Google Translate to communicate in plain language
Last updated 31 July 2026