Support for all migrants
Safeguarding
We have a responsibility to protect vulnerable adults and children.
All groups are entitled to this support. If you have any concerns about the safety of any adult or child in East Sussex, please report it to us:
Sussex Police monitor any community concerns and work to protect everyone in the county. Call 999 if someone is at immediate risk, or make a report online at Sussex Police.
All groups can request a social care assessment to see if they are entitled to support:
Employment
This is for all groups except asylum seekers.
If you have skills or experience in certain trades, employers in East Sussex welcome applications from migrants.
For example police, fire service and care work. If you need more information or support there are various groups you can contact:
- Refugee employability project
- your local Citizens Advice
- your local Job Centre Plus work coach
- your local community hub
Healthcare and schools
You can register for a GP without ID or proof of address. Your GP can also help with mental health support.
All children under 16 are entitled to education: