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Other Support

Internet and Computer Access

Staffordshire Libraries have free access to computers and the internet. They also have printing / scanning facilities, and staff / IT Buddies to help on site. You need to be a library member, it is easy to join online or visit a library to get started.

Your nearest library 

Your nearest library

Join your library 

Join your library

Computer Access 

Using our computers

You can also find a location that provides access to the internet and help using it through the Online Centres Network.

MY UK LIFE – Employee Support

An online portal, supported by the Directors of Adult Social Services (ADASS), providing resources and support to international recruits working in the UK including:

  • Self-help portal covering the following areas:
    • Legal & immigration support
    • Employment assistance (including live jobs board)
    • Healthcare access
    • Housing support
    • Education & training (including English language support)
    • WhatsApp Coaches
    • Peer support
My UK Life - Employees 

My UK Life - Employees

Accommodation and housing

Free, independent advice is available through:

  • Citizens Advice/housing or by calling their advice line on 0800 144 8848
  • Shelter or by calling their emergency helpline on 0808 800 4444

International care workers are not usually able to access homelessness support through their local authority as they have no recourse to public funds.

Access to benefits and other support

The No Recourse to Public Funds Network provide information about your rights and entitlements and have developed a tool to help work out when further housing and financial support is available for those with no recourse to public funds.

Food banks and support with essentials

Local Food Banks - Information and Opening Times | Stafford Borough Council 

Stafford Borough Council

Local food banks - Information and Opening Times
Food and essentials - Staffordshire County Council 

Staffordshire Connects

Food and essentials
Find a food bank | Trussell 

Trussel Trust

Find a food bank with The Trussell Trust
Find a Meal - FoodCycle 

FoodCycle Meal Locations

Find a meal with FoodCycle

International Students

The international student advice service at your college or university will know if their education establishment has any hardship funds that you can apply to.

The UK Council for International Student Affairs provides more information for students who are experiencing financial hardship and has an advice line on +44 20 7788 9214 (Monday – Friday 13:00-16:00).

Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service (ACAS)

ACAS offer free, impartial advice on workplace rights and rules. They can also help with dispute resolution. You can access this through their website or by calling their helpline 0300 123 1100 (Monday to Friday, 08:00-18:00). 

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