11th May 2023
Host & Guest e-newsletter
Welcome to the latest issue of our host and guest e-newsletter. If you can, why not sit down together to read it?
GP registration process for Ukrainian arrivals
All Ukrainian arrivals are entitled to full and free access to the NHS. The NHS is highlighting the importance of children and young people registering with a GP in particular, so they can access treatment, vaccinations, and mental health support.
To help individuals register with GPs, the NHS has developed bilingual registration forms and is reminding parents that proof of address or other forms of identification are not required when registering.
View the bilingual registration forms on the NHS England website.
'Is it for me?' - Webinar for Ukrainian guests looking to start their own business
Following feedback from our guest employment survey, we're pleased to be running a webinar aimed at supporting Ukrainian guests based in Lincolnshire who are interested in becoming self-employed.
Written and delivered by people who have started their own business from the ground up, it's designed to give attendees a helpful insight into the world of self-employment and will focus on a diverse range of areas to be considered by anyone wishing to start a business in the UK.
Topics covered:
- An overview of what’s involved in starting and running a business
- The different types of trading status - sole trader, limited company, etc
- The challenges of starting a new business
- The benefits of starting a business
- Will business suit you - skills
- How confident are you about your business idea?
- Question and answer session
An interpreter will be on hand to translate the content and facilitate any questions along with a colleague from the Department for Work and Pensions.
Delivered by NBV Enterprise Solutions in conjunction with Lincolnshire County Council and the Department for Work and Pensions, the webinar will take place from 10am-1pm on Tuesday 23 May 2023 and 12-3pm on Tuesday 6 June 2023. Attendees only need to come to one of these sessions but please note that places are limited.
To register your interest, please email homesforukraine@lincolnshire.gov.uk.
Eurovision Song Contest 2023 - Grand Final this Saturday
Eurovision fever will sweep the UK this week as thousands of people descend on Liverpool for the Grand Final of the 2023 Eurovision Song Contest on Saturday.
The Grand Final, hosted in Liverpool on behalf of Ukraine, will open with last year’s winners Kalush Orchestra and a powerful performance titled ‘Voices of a New Generation.’ Putting Ukraine at the heart of this year’s event, celebrating the country’s music and culture, Liverpool will welcome visitors, super fans, artists and media from all over the world.
It’s estimated that 160 million people worldwide will tune in to watch the event, with cinemas across Lincolnshire also screening the final on Saturday. You may have already caught the first semi-final on Tuesday night. Tune in to BBC One and BBC iPlayer to watch the remaining live shows:
- Eurovision Semi-Final 2: 8pm, Thursday 11 May 2023
- Eurovision Grand Final: 8pm, Saturday 13 May 2023
Thanks also to those of you who have shared the following events with us:
Eurovision at Rauceby Hall
7pm, Saturday 13 May 2023
Rauceby Hall Gardens, South Rauceby NG34 8QN
Find out more on the HURLNET Facebook page.
#VisionforUkraine - Eurovision Quiz & Raffle
**Please note, due to unforeseen circumstances, the details for this event have changed**
7pm, Friday 26 May 2023
Shoulder of Mutton, 11 Church Street, Ruskington, Sleaford NG34 9DU
To mark the anniversary of their arrival in the UK, Lera and Nastia together with their hosts Gemma and Ben, are holding this special charity event. Find out more on the event poster.
Spalding Flower Parade
11am, Saturday 13 May 2023
Lincolnshire-based charity, Boxes of Hope, which organises the collection and distribution of critical aid to Ukraine, is taking part in Spalding Flower Parade this Saturday and would love you to see you there. They have some amazing guests joining them on their float and will be encouraging everyone to join in the celebrations.
Find out more on the Boxes of Hope Facebook page.
Culture in the Community Event
9.30am-1.30pm, Tuesday 23 May 2023
Grantham College Sports Hall
Community-based cultural events bring people together in many ways that express their ideas, traditions and values. An insightful and fun day discovering local community groups in and around Grantham and courses at Grantham College and University Centre. There will be food to sample, interactive activities and much more!
This event is open to students and the general public. Find out more on the Grantham College website.
Address details: Grantham College & University Centre, Stonebridge Road, Grantham NG31 9AP
Employability & Support Event
4.30-7pm, Tuesday 30 May 2023
Deans Sports & Leisure at Lincoln College
Meet local employers with job vacancies and connect with organisations who are providing support in the Lincoln area. The Department for Work and Pensions will also be offering advice on benefit entitlement.
Read more on the event poster.
Address details: Deans Sport & Leisure, Lincoln College, Monks Road, Lincoln LN2 5HQ (marked 'point A' on the downloadable map).
Final reminder - Ukrainian community group survey
Thank you to everyone who has completed our short survey on Ukrainian community groups in Lincolnshire. There's still time to share your views by visiting our online survey.
In-person support from Citizens Advice
Citizens Advice and 'Wellbeing Lincs' are continuing to offer in-person support for hosts and guests in Lincolnshire at a number of community groups across the county.
If you're a host or guest with questions on benefits, debt and money, employment, consumer issues, housing, family or immigration, drop in for a chat and some advice.
Find your nearest support session by visiting the 'Connect to Support' website.
Your events
Please send any events for this newsletter to: homesforukraine@lincolnshire.gov.uk
New or existing events, activities and any other support services open to Ukrainian guests can also be added to the 'Connect to Support' directory by completing the sign-up form (add ‘Ukraine Support’ to the title of your listings).
‘Wellbeing Lincs’
'Wellbeing Lincs' offers emotional and practical support, help with accessing health, education, benefits and council services, including housing to all hosts and guests in Lincolnshire.
If you need to have a potentially difficult conversation with your host / guest, the 'Wellbeing Lincs' team may be able help you navigate this. They are trained in providing mediation and can support you in talking things through openly and honestly to reach a solution.
For help, email ukraine.wellbeing@e-lindsey.gov.uk with your name, address, contact information and a brief description of what you need.
The team will aim to be in touch within two working days. They can also be contacted by phone on 01507 613044 from 9am to 5pm Monday to Thursday or 10am to 4.30pm on Fridays.
Connect to Support Lincolnshire
Connect to Support is an online information and advice library, community directory and provider marketplace for people in Lincolnshire.
The Advice for Ukrainian Arrivals information pages are regularly updated and aim to guide Ukrainian guests to local services during their stay in Lincolnshire.
The in-built Google Translate function means that the information can easily be translated into both Ukrainian and Russian. You can also view past editions of this e-newsletter on the site.