local Contacts

This is a list of useful contacts

RBWM Council

The Council provides information and advice on housing, education and other available support.

Address:  Town Hall, St Ives Rd, Maidenhead SL6 1RF
Website:  www.rbwm.gov.uk/
Tel: 01628 683800
Useful Links

• Apply for Housing

Universal Credit

This link explains government support for refugees.

Website: www.gov.uk/...

Banks

See below for banks that accept Asylum Status Residents, Refugees and asylum seekers.

• How to get a bank account: Positive Action in Housing
  www.paih.org

• Metro Bank: what you need to open a bank account
  www.metrobankonline.co.uk

• Monzo Bank: Open a bank account
  monzo.com

Job Centre

The local Job Centre can provide support with looking for employment, creating a CV, or making benefit claims

Address: 3 Park Street, Maidenhead, Berkshire, United Kingdom, SL6 1SP
Website:  www.jobcentreguide.co.uk/maidenhead-jobcentre
Tel: 0845 604 3719

Berkshire MIND

Berkshire MIND can provide talking therapies and support in times of crisis, for anyone experiencing a mental health problem.

Website:  www.bucksmind.org.uk/who-we-are/mind-in-berkshire/
Tel: 01494 463364

Samaritans 

Samaritans offer a safe place for you to talk any time you like, in your own way – about whatever’s getting to you.

Address: Katharine House, 17 Uxbridge Road, Slough, SL1 1SN
Website:  www.samaritans.org/branches/slough/
Tel: 0330 094 5717

Shelter

A charity that provides shelter for people who are homeless

Website: england.shelter.org.uk