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30th September 2022

An update for all Homes for Ukraine hosts in East Sussex

Reminder on host payments

For many Ukrainians being hosted in East Sussex, it will take time to be ready to move on, so where possible we hope that hosts can continue to offer their homes and their support for longer than the minimum of 6 months.

For those hosting on the Homes for Ukraine scheme, monthly support payments will continue for up to 12 months to help you continue supporting your quests.

We know that many of you are planning to continue hosting your guests beyond six months, however, where this is not possible, please get in touch at 📩 ukraine@eastsussex.gov.uk and let us know what support you need.

Host & Guest Support Service

The Homes for Ukraine programme has been working with Brighton Housing Trust to support guest / host arrangements and relationships to continue for at least six months and longer where possible. Guests referred to the service will be supported by a Support Worker, with help aimed at preventing a breakdown in the arrangement. Support Workers will also help guests to live independently when they leave the host accommodation. This will be through:

• longer-term accommodation
• health and community services
• employment and educational opportunities

This will be through the provision of workshops (delivered remotely and in-person) and resources, currently being developed and finalised.

We will provide regular updates from the service in the coming weeks and months so you know when it will be available and how to access the support.

New local language classes for guests 📚

English language classes in Lewes

3VA are working with East Sussex College Lewes Campus to provide some English Language classes for Ukrainians in the local area.

If any Ukrainian guest is interested in enrolling in a class at Lewes College please email 📩 florence.grover@3va.org.uk with your name and confirmation that you consent to your email address being shared with the college.

The college will then ask you to complete a short online test to gauge your English level. If there are enough students at the same level, then the college will start a class for you.

English language classes in Newhaven

A new English Language class will be starting at the Hillcrest Centre, Newhaven for Ukrainians in the Newhaven, Piddinghoe, Peacehaven and Seaford area. There will be provision for all level with a special emphasis on those that wish to gain a Cambridge University accredited qualification. All interested guests should attend the Hillcrest Centre on Wednesday between 10am and 12pm or contact Sam Reid on:   07931632795 or   egglearn@gmail.com

Job vacancies at ESCC for guests 💻

East Sussex County Council has a variety of job vacancies available ranging from teaching, governance, public health and more. We welcome our Ukrainian guests to apply so if your guest is looking for a job, they can search our vacancies using the link below.

Help us stay updated

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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