Syrian refugees

Refugee and Asylum in South Lanarkshire

South Lanarkshire Council work alongside Community Planning Partners to support refugees who arrive through resettlement programmes.

CoSLA, the Scottish Government and UK Government provide guidance relating to current legislation and policies for both refugees and asylum seekers.

Asylum seekers are accommodated and assisted by the UK Government, through Mears, who is the management agent in Scotland.

If you are looking for information relating to South Lanarkshire please contact asylum&refugee@southlanarkshire.gov.uk or by calling 0303 123 1012.

Information on how to contact the council if you are seeking housing assistance in South Lanarkshire can be found on our website https://www.southlanarkshire.gov.uk/info/200196/homelessness/971/homelessness

If you are homeless and have nowhere to live, or you are threatened with homelessness you can speak to someone in confidence by telephoning

0303 123 1012 – Option 5

If you require somewhere to stay and our offices are closed, you can telephone the emergency freephone number on 0800 24 20 24

A wide range of information is available, the information below is a list of agencies that can offer help and advice.

0300 790 6268 - select option 2 - Monday to Thursday (excluding bank holidays), 9am to 4:45pm. Friday (excluding bank holidays), 9am to 4:30pm

Telephone: 0808 1967 274 - Monday to Friday from 9am until 5pm

United Nations Refugee Agency - UK - https://www.unhcr.org/uk

Telephone: +44 203 761 9500 – Option 2 (From 9:30am-5:00pm Monday to Thursday, 9:30am-2:30pm on Friday)

Telephone: 0300 244 4000

Email: scotlandsrefugeestrategy@gov.scot

Telephone: 0300 790 6268 - Monday to Thursday, 9am to 4:45pm. Friday, 9am to 4:30pm