896 Ukrainians are now living in North Yorkshire under the scheme to provide safe homes for those who have had to flea the continuing war in the country.
The government backed ‘Homes for Ukraine’ scheme asked sponsors to provide homes for at least six months.
North Yorkshire County Councillor Andy Brown says some of the host families have told him they are now concerned about what happens after that.
North Yorkshire County Councils Executive Member for Stronger Communities, Councillor David Chance, said that wile there isnt currently a clear plan the council does have responsibility.
Under the Homes for Ukraine scheme local authorities pay host families £350 a month while they are hosting Ukrainian guests.
The Government scheme said that hosts should give guests somewhere to stay for at leat six months, meet them when they arrive in the UK and help them sign up to local services like a GP and dentist.
Ukrainian people arriving under the scheme will be able to live and work in the UK for up to three years and access healthcare, benefits, education, and English language tuition.
As of 7 July 2022 123,200 visas had been issued under the Homes for Ukraine scheme across the country with 1,266 of those in North Yorkshire.
The government guidance for the scheme says:
"Sponsors are committed to hosting guests for a minimum of 6 months, but you may choose to continue beyond the initial six months if you and your guest wish to.
If you don’t want to continue the arrangement beyond 6 months (or at any time after that), you should let your guest know in plenty of time so they can make other arrangements.
Sponsors should aim to give notice two months before the end of the 6 months (or with 2 months’ notice before any later date).
Guests will have access to public funds and, after leaving your home, will be able to rent a property like anyone else. If they need to, they’ll be able to claim the housing part of Universal Credit or Housing Benefit."
More information about the Homes for Ukraine scheme is available at https://www.northyorks.gov.uk/support-ukraine
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