Welcome to Southwark information for guests from Ukraine
Getting financial support and benefits
Benefits are regular payments from the government to help you with living costs, such as travel and food.
Getting Universal Credit and other benefits
To get Universal Credit and other benefits, as well as payment for any work you may do, you need to open a bank account.
Ukrainian refugees are eligible for Universal Credit, which is a monthly payment from the government to help you and your family live in the UK.
The UK Government has advice about claiming benefits including Universal Credit.
Page last updated: 01 June 2022