The Homes for Ukraine scheme enables British citizens to sponsor and host Ukrainians in their homes. Our Sustainment Service provides support for hosts and Ukrainian guests to help prevent the breakdown of sponsorship arrangements.
The aim is to sustain placements, as well as support Ukrainian guests to access health and community services, and employment and educational opportunities. This will help guests to live independently when they leave the host accommodation.
We deliver workshops to support hosts and guests to plan for when guests move on, and we provide support to identify suitable accommodation at the end of the hosting arrangement. The overarching aim of the service is to prevent homelessness.
As the strategic partner with East Sussex County Council (ESCC) for homeless prevention, we have developed this new provision with them as part of ESCC’s countywide response for people fleeing Ukraine.
How to access the service
Referrals can made by hosts, guests, or voluntary and statutory services, via East Sussex County Council at [email protected]
People referred into the service will be allocated a Floating Support Officer who will have regular contact with hosts and guests. They will also be signposted to other relevant agencies and services.
The team consists of Floating Support Officers and Ukrainian-speaking Project Advisors; we also have input from a psychotherapist for additional support for people who are experiencing trauma.
Resources
Below are some useful video webinars, documents and presentations about a range of topics about living and working in the UK. Most resources are available in Ukrainian and English. Please click the titles below to expand and show the links.
