 More than 600 host families across East Sussex have welcomed those fleeing the war in Ukraine into their homes. 1,000 Ukrainian guests have settled in the county since the launch of the government’s Homes for Ukraine scheme in March.
Since the start of the war, many Ukrainians have fled with few possessions, leaving behind family and friends not knowing when they will be able to return.
Two Ukrainian families, and their hosts, tell their stories.
East Sussex County Council now has a range of roles available that will enable you to make a difference to the lives of local people on a daily basis – whether this is teaching children, caring for the elderly, registering births or protecting our environment.
We welcome Ukrainian guests to apply. They can search our available jobs now 👇
Keeping people safe
You and your family have a right to live in safety, free from any kind of abuse and neglect, and to be protected if your safety is at risk. We call this ‘Safeguarding’, and you can report any concerns you have about yourself or any adult or child.
The document Guidance on Raising Concerns about Abuse and Neglect gives information about signs of abuse and neglect. It explains what should be reported as a safeguarding concern.
Safety of adults
If you have a concern about an adult at risk of abuse, neglect or exploitation, you should:
- 📞 in an emergency call 999
- Call Health and Social Care Connect (HSCC) on 📞 0345 60 80 191
- email 📩 HSCC
- make a report online at Report a concern about an adult.
Safety of children and teenagers
If you are worried about a child or teenager who might be at risk of harm, you should:
- 📞 in an emergency call 999
- Call Single Point of Advice (SPOA) on 📞 01323 464 222
(Monday to Thursday 8.30am to 5pm, Friday 8.30am to 4.30pm)
- email 📩 SPOA
- make a report online here.
 Victim Support is here to help anyone affected by crime. They also offer help and support to families and communities who may be experiencing trauma from listening to the accounts of what people have been through in Ukraine and/or whilst fleeing conflict.
If you think you may be experiencing secondary trauma from the conflict in Ukraine, please find out more and get in touch via the Victim Support website.
You can also download the below guide on the different ways you can seek support 👇
‘YES’ is the Youth Employability Service for East Sussex which provides a free service to young people aged 16 to 18 years to help them get into education, employment or training. It offers career information, advice, and guidance to help young people plan their next steps, helping young people make a successful transition from school to college or employment.
If you have a Ukrainian guest aged 16-18, they can find out more and refer themselves using the links below.
👉 To start a referral click here.
👉 For more information visit the website.
YES also share a weekly Jobs and Apprenticeships list with current vacancies.
They also have fortnightly newsletter giving information about training opportunities and events.
Please remember that we ask all hosts to update our online form twice only.
First - When you give us details of everyone aged 16 or over in your household so we can carry out safety checks
Second - please use the form to tell us when your guests arrive. This will help us speed up payments and services that are due.
You only need to do each of these steps once. If you've already updated the form, you do not need to do it again - thank you.
This newsletter is sent to every host (sponsor) in East Sussex who is part of Homes for Ukraine to keep you updated. You can unsubscribe at any time.
We expect to send you a further update next week. Until then, we'd like to wish you all an enjoyable weekend.
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