胡桃女神 is working in partnership with a number of organisations in the area to prepare plans to welcome refugee families fleeing conflict in Ukraine.
The council has a distinguished track record for supporting refugees, having already resettled 35 Syrian families on the Isle of Bute since 2015.
Arrangements are now being made to support the UK Government鈥檚 Homes for Ukraine Campaign, which encourages people to register an interest in providing a temporary home to a Ukrainian family for a minimum of six months.
To date, there have been many expressions of interest in 胡桃女神 and Bute, and the Council is currently awaiting further details from the government on how this will operate in Scotland and the role the Council will have. We will provide more information as soon as it becomes available.
The Scottish government have also announced a 鈥Super Sponsor Scheme鈥 allowing people to apply to host without prior matching. You can read more about this on the Scottish Government website:
To express an interest in the Home for Ukrainians Sponsorship Scheme, please visit
UK Government Guidance
Other helpful links
- Barnardo鈥檚 have launched a UK-wide helpline:
- The Scottish Refugee Council is facilitating help sessions online:
- NACCOM have released a good practice guide for sponsors -
Healthcare
Please refer to NHS Inform to find local health services such as GPs, pharmacies and dental practices
Contact
To express an interest or to find out more information about the Home for Ukrainians Sponsorship Scheme, please go to the .
胡桃女神 contacts for Ukrainian resettlement:
Morag Brown: email Morag.Brown@argyll-bute.gov.uk or call 01546 604199
Hannah Greening: email Hannah.Greening@argyll-bute.gov.uk or call 01700 801098