Services for refugees and asylum seekers

There are services available to help refugees and asylum seekers in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea.

Unaccompanied Minors Team

The Unaccompanied Minors Team (UMT) provides help to young people under 18 years old who are asylum seekers and not entitled to claim state benefits, who have no family or friends to support them in the UK and who have a connection to the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea.

For more information see  Frequently Asked Questions - Unaccompanied Minors

Refugee Council

The Refugee Council gives practical help and promotes the rights of asylum seekers in the UK and abroad. Help includes advice sessions for asylum seekers on immigration status, housing benefits, health, education and employment. There is a telephone advice line and a training and employment section.

The Refugee Council One Stop Service in Brixton assists asylum seekers with processing applications for support and accommodation from the National Asylum Support Service.

You have the right to ask for an interpreter whenever you see someone from Social Services, a doctor, or anyone else working in the Health Service. Ask services to arrange for an interpreter to be present at your next appointment.

Related Information

• About the Unaccompanied Minors Team

Social Services

• Adoption and Fostering
• Carers
• Children and Families
• Drug and Alcohol Misuse
• HIV and AIDS
• Mental Capacity Act
• Mental Health
• Older People
• People with a disability
• Refugees/Asylum
• Youth Offending Team
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