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Our Guides to Life in the UK are carefully crafted with reference to official sources and provide Ukrainians with reliable information on essential post-arrival steps. Our topics include first steps after arrival, access to medicine, English language, education, rent, employment, and more.
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OporaBlog is a resource designed to offer further insights into the rental process, education, English language learning, and more. We use our blogs to feature practical recommendations from our team and other Ukrainians currently residing in the United Kingdom. These insights aim to provide practical guidance and support for individuals navigating various aspects of life in the UK.
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We believe easily accessible mental health support is an essential part of the sustainable rebuilding of lives. The Opora team is ready to help you build inner strength and adapt to life in the UK. We have gathered advice from psychologists and informational resources that will help you care for yourself and your mental health.
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The Telegraph

More than 100,000 Ukrainians face being kicked out of Britain

Opora worked with Generation Rent on a survey highlighting access and quality of housing issues experienced by Ukrainian refugees

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The Guardian

Ukrainian refugees struggling to find accommodation after leaving UK sponsors

Opora worked with Generation Rent on a survey highlighting access and quality of housing issues experienced by Ukrainian refugees

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Time Magazine

Britain’s Effort to House Ukrainian Refugees Isn’t Going as Planned

Opora contributing to a general overview of the Homes for Ukraine scheme in light of an increasing number of Ukrainian refugees being accepted as homeless by Local Authorities

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The Observer

Concern for health of Ukrainians aboard Scotland’s ‘floating refugee camps’

Opora commenting on the lack of suitable long-term move on accommodation for Ukrainian refugees

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Financial Times

What happens next to Britain’s Ukrainian refugees?

Opora spotlighting the goodwill and cooperation that allowed us to address the gaps in implementation in the early days of the Homes for Ukraine Scheme

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The Telegraph

134,200 Ukrainian refugees have arrived in the UK – now what?

Opora commenting on the shortage of suitable housing options available to Ukrainian refugees

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The Independent

Number of Ukrainian families facing homelessness in England increases by 22% in a month

Opora commenting on the under-reporting of homelessness figures tied to the Homes for Ukraine scheme

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Sky News

What has happened to the refugees taken in under the UK's Homes for Ukraine scheme?

Opora highlighting the high barriers for entry to the private rental sector for Ukrainians moving on from their sponsorship arrangements

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The Observer

50,000 Ukrainian refugees in UK facing homelessness ‘disaster’ next year

Opora continues to draw attention to the gaps in the policy design and support network to allow for sustainable rebuilding of lives for Ukrainian refugees

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Opora press release

Opora supports Ukrainian refugee entrepreneurs in the UK

Read more about the Opora programme and the first tranche of business grants

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The Guardian

‘Desperate’ need for Homes for Ukraine hosts as war reaches six-month point

Opora partnering with the Sanctuary Foundation to appeal for more hosts

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The Guardian

Ukrainians face a homeless future in the UK thanks to red tape on renting

Opora worked with the Guardian to highlight the challenges experienced by Ukrainians in our community in accessing rental accommodation and advocate for action

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