Immigration & Legal Support

Migrant Help provides independent advice and guidance to assist asylum seekers in the UK move through and understand the asylum process. They run a free asylum helpline available 24/7 and accessible to all asylum seekers in the UK.

Free Phone (open 24 hours, every day): 0808 801 0503. *Telephone wait times can be long​

Email:

Bristol Refugee Rights - Legal Advice

Immigration information and advice for people seeking asylum, who are thinking of claiming asylum, or who have been refused asylum.

  • Email : advice@bristolrefugeerights.org​

  • Advice Helpline Service is open on Monday 10am - 1pm and Tuesday 10am - 1pm: call/text 07526 352 353

  • Advice drop-in - Wednesdays. Address: 10am - 12.00pm at Wellspring Settlement, 43 Ducie Rd, Barton Hill, Bristol BS5 0AX

Bristol Signing Support Group

Support for those who need it when they have to go along to check in at a police station and sign papers.​

Email: bristolsigning.help@gmail.com​

Unseen – Modern Slavery​

UK modern slavery & exploitation 24/7 helpline on 08000 121 700. App available on the app store.​​

Right to Remain - Young Asylum Guide

Young Asylum Guide to helps young people understand the asylum process. The guide explains the key stages of a young person’s asylum journey and includes information, activities and support options. This guide has been written for children and young people who are in the UK without a parent or carer, and who are trying to understand the asylum and immigration system. Some parts may also be useful for young people who are here with family, or for adults supporting young people through the process.

Independent Unaccompanied Asylum- Seeking Children Support Service (IUSS)​

Freephone service providing advice & guidance for unaccompanied children seeking asylum in England.

Opening hours: Monday – Friday 08.30 until 17.30 ​​

If you are a child seeking asylum and require advice or support, please call us on 0808 175 3499 or message us via WhatsApp on 07 8888 666 15 or 0808 175 3499 ​​

If you are a professional please call our advice line on 020 7346 1134 or email us at children@refugeecouncil.org.uk ​

Legal Advice - Advocate​

Finding free legal help from barristers.

Email: enquiries@weareadvocate.org.uk

Bristol Red Cross​

Move on support once refugee status gained, family reunion.​

Right to Remain Toolkit​

A step-by-step guide to the UK asylum and immigration system

Updated legal changes and information - click here!

Available in different languages and animated videos.