YOUNG PEOPLE SEEKING ASYLUM
NEW TO THE UK
NEW PLACE. NEW SKILLS. YOUR NEXT STEP.
Starting life somewhere new can mean learning lots of things at once. Nexsteps can help you build confidence with everyday life, one step at a time.
WHAT DO YOU NEED TO KNOW?
MY HOME
MONEY
FOOD & SHOPPING
EDUCATION
HEALTH
TRAVEL
MY COMMUNITY
PEOPLE WHO CAN HELP
IMPORTANT — IMMIGRATION & LEGAL INFORMATION
This page does not give immigration-law advice, deadlines, asylum entitlements or benefit eligibility. Any information about UK asylum procedures, immigration status, legal rights, financial support or statutory entitlements must be checked against current authoritative UK information. Direct the young person to an appropriately qualified adviser or professional where necessary.
GETTING AROUND
- Buses and Trains
- Walking routes and Using maps
- Planning a journey
- Knowing where you're going
- What to do if you get lost
MAKING MONEY GO FURTHER
- Understanding pounds and pence
- Comparing prices
- Making a shopping list
- Planning food
- Keeping money safe
- Avoiding scams
FOOD THAT FEELS LIKE HOME
- Finding familiar ingredients
- Cooking safely & Planning meals
- Shopping within a budget
- Dietary, cultural or religious needs
MY FIRST-WEEKS CHECKLIST
KNOW YOUR NEXT STEP
I know where I'm living
I know who my key people are
I know how to contact them
I know where I can get food
I know how to get to college/education
I know how to access health support
I know some local transport routes
I know where my important documents are
I know who to ask about my immigration/asylum case
I know who I can talk to if I'm worried
BEING YOURSELF MATTERS
My language
My culture
My faith or beliefs (if important to me)
Food I enjoy
People important to me
Celebrations/traditions important to me
Things I'd like people supporting me to understand
BUILDING A LIFE IN A NEW PLACE TAKES TIME
Nexsteps helps young people build practical everyday skills, confidence and greater independence while recognising their individual experiences, culture and goals.