Asylum and refugees

Refugees in Scotland

If you've been granted refugee status by the UK Government you can access Scottish healthcare, housing, schools, benefits and work:

If you're an asylum seeker in Scotland you can access Scottish healthcare and schools.

If you're an asylum seeker or refugee, you can contact these groups for help:

The Scottish Refugee Council has information on solicitors in Edinburgh and Glasgow who can help with asylum claims.

The Welcome pack for New Scots has information about life in Scotland for asylum seekers and refugees.

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