Borough of Telford & Wrekin

Asylum and immigration

With unrest all over the world and economic migration a growing trend, the Borough of Telford & Wrekin has become a prime destination for a growing number of asylum seekers and refugees. This page contains support available from the borough and links to other websites that may provide further support.


Telford & Wrekin Council Information Pack
This information pack provides details on important services and support available to migrant workers and others within the borough. Also available in other languages below:

  • Witamy w OkręguTelford & Wrekin (Polish)
  • Vítame Vás vo volebnom obvode Telford & Wrekin (Slovakian)

    Do you need help learning English?
    The community learning team can provide you with information, advice & guidance on how to access learning within the Telford and Wrekin area. Please note, charges may apply for English as a Second Language (ESOL) courses as of 1 September 2007

    Other Websites:

    Asylum Aid Refugee Outreach Advice Partnership Information Leaflets
    Information for asylum seekers - leaflets in pdf format.

    Asylum Support
    Support and advice services for asylum seekers and refugees.

    British Red Cross
    The British Red Cross cares for people in crisis, both nationally and internationally. For thousands of vulnerable people, it is the certain sign of hope in crisis.

    HARP
    Resource for health professionals and volunteers working with asylum seekers and refugees.

    Home Office Immigration & Nationality Directorate
    As part of the Home Office, we are responsible for immigration control at air and sea ports throughout the United Kingdom

    ICAR
    The Information Centre about Asylum and Refugees in the UK (ICAR) is an independent information and research organisation set up to collect, compile and disseminate up-to-date, comprehensive and academically credible information about refugees and asylum seekers in the UK. It aims to raise the level of public debate and to promote better understanding of the issues.


Immigration Advisory Service
Community legal advice and representation for immigrants and asylum seekers.

iRR News
Independent Race & Refugee News Network

Joint Council for the Welfare of Immigrants
An independent national voluntary organisation, campaigning for justice and combating racism in immigration and asylum law and policy.

Medical Foundation for Care of Victims of Torture Founded in 1985, the Medical Foundation for the Care of Victims of Torture provides care and rehabilitation to survivors of torture and other forms of organised violence.

Refugee Council
The Refugee Council is the largest organisation in the UK working with asylum seekers and refugees. It gives help and support and works with asylum seekers and refugees to ensure their needs and concerns are addressed.

Refugee Council Publications - Information for refugees and asylum seekers

Refugee Legal Centre
Providing legal advice and representation for those seeking protection under international and national Human Rights Asylum law; delivering training and other support to those giving advice and representation in such cases; seeking to promote the interests of our clients individually and collectively through law and public policy.

UK visas
UK visas is a joint Home Office and Foreign & Commonwealth Office Unit which runs the UK visa service through British diplomatic posts overseas. This website will tell you whether you need a visa to enter the UK and, if so, how to apply for one.

United Nations High Commission for Refugees
The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees is mandated to lead and co-ordinate international action to protect refugees and resolve refugee problems worldwide.

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Immigration Advisory Service
Community legal advice and representation for immigrants and asylum seekers.

iRR News
Independent Race & Refugee News Network

Joint Council for the Welfare of Immigrants
An independent national voluntary organisation, campaigning for justice and combating racism in immigration and asylum law and policy.

Medical Foundation for Care of Victims of Torture Founded in 1985, the Medical Foundation for the Care of Victims of Torture provides care and rehabilitation to survivors of torture and other forms of organised violence.

Refugee Council
The Refugee Council is the largest organisation in the UK working with asylum seekers and refugees. It gives help and support and works with asylum seekers and refugees to ensure their needs and concerns are addressed.

Refugee Council Publications - Information for refugees and asylum seekers

Refugee Legal Centre
Providing legal advice and representation for those seeking protection under international and national Human Rights Asylum law; delivering training and other support to those giving advice and representation in such cases; seeking to promote the interests of our clients individually and collectively through law and public policy.

UK visas
UK visas is a joint Home Office and Foreign & Commonwealth Office Unit which runs the UK visa service through British diplomatic posts overseas. This website will tell you whether you need a visa to enter the UK and, if so, how to apply for one.

United Nations High Commission for Refugees
The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees is mandated to lead and co-ordinate international action to protect refugees and resolve refugee problems worldwide.



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Please note - Some documents published before 1st December 2006 may contain incorrect contact numbers.
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For up to date contact numbers please refer to the Guide to Council Services.