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Subsistence Payment

Guests are entitled to receive an arrival payment of £200 as an emergency income for any essentials they need. This is a one-off payment available to children and adults. Conwy County Borough Council will issue this payment. 

Once you’ve been approved as a sponsor and your guests have arrived, more information and an application form for the payment will be in the letter you receive from Conwy County Borough Council. 


How do I open a back account? 

It is important for people seeking sanctuary from Ukraine to open a bank account as soon as possible. There are a range of banks to choose from, including online-only providers.

To open a bank account, you’ll need to show a form of identification such as a passport or a driver’s licence or a recognised identity card as well as proof of address.

More information on how to open a bank account is available at www.sanctuary.gov.wales/ukraine/money


Benefits

People arriving in the UK from Ukraine can access Universal Credit and jobs support immediately.

More information can be found here: DWP Press Release - Ukrainian Refugees

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