 Happy Independence Day
Wednesday 24 August 2022
Ukrainian flags will be flown on five key Council buildings across the region and Dumfries and Galloway Council Headquarters in English Street Dumfries will be lit up in blue and yellow to acknowledge this important day for our Ukrainian guests. The Resettlement Project is sharing messages on social media and through the local press and are also suggesting that local citizens and guests could make their own blue and yellow Ukrainian flag and perhaps display it in their windows to show their support.
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Thank you for your co-operation
Checks on potential hosts/sponsors are now near completion and we would like to thank everyone for their co-operation while we have been undertaking this very important task.
Are you or your Guest in Need of Financial Support ?
Back to School
Still need to enrol children in school?
As far as we are aware, any school aged children of Guests have completed their enrolment and have started the term. However, if there’s any problems or you need more information here’s some useful links.
School Grants
Guests are entitled to access support for school children and there’s information here about clothing Grants, free school meals and other school benefits that you may wish to discuss with them.
Free School Uniforms
We have 6 permanent School Uniform Banks in the following locations which are open all year for the Donation and Collection of School Uniforms
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Reuse Recycle, Enterprise House, Fountain Way, Stranraer
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Newton Stewart Initiative Community Shop, Dashwood Square, Newton Stewart
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Dalbeattie Community Initiative, 71 High Street, Dalbeattie
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Action for Children, Kirkfield, Greystone Avenue, Sanquhar
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Poverty & Inequalities Team Free Uniform Store, Loreburn Hall, Newall Terrace, Dumfries
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Newstart Recycle, Provost Mill, North Queensberry Street, Annan
Need more information?
Contact the Poverty and Inequalities Officer Wendy Jesson on email Wendy.Jesson@dumgal.gov.uk
Free Period Products
You and/or your Guests may wish to register for free period products.
Helpful Contacts
Dumfries and Galloway Citizens Advice Service
Dumfries and Galloway Citizens Advice Service (DAGCAS) provides free confidential advice and assistance to the public with a wide-range of issues including Benefits Advice, Consumer Rights, Debt, Employment, Court Appointments, Housing and Homelessness, Immigration, NHS Complaints and Relationships.
www.dagcas.org
Tel 0300 303 4321
MOOL
Massive Outpouring of Love (MOOL) was formed to offer love and support to displaced people wherever they are in the world. Take a look at this local charity’s helpful, informative webpages including their section on Ukraine and their activities page. The volunteers are playing a key role in supporting our Guests and a number of hosts/sponsors are already involved.
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FREE Library Service
You and your Guests can access a range of services and resources across Dumfries and Galloway as a member of our libraries, including free access to computers.
Our beautiful corner of Scotland is rich in history, renowned for its art, and we have thirteen sites situated all across the region just waiting for you to explore both. To find out more, click on our venue pages or visit the what’s on page for current events.
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If there is any information you think may be useful, but is missing from our Support for Ukraine pages, please let us know at: Resettlementproject@dumgal.gov.uk
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