We are so encouraged to hear that Eynsham folk are keen to find ways to help Ukrainian people fleeing the war to find accommodation and support in Eynsham. We have had so many conversations and phone calls - and one Ukrainian woman living here has had several offers to help her friends come to Eynsham.
Ukrainians will be assessed for a visa and when they get here they will be able to work and claim benefits
The response of the Home Office to the Ukrainian crisis has been to see up a sponsorship scheme and invite people here to offer their homes. I will not be alone in having reservations about this as it is not clear how they then access services, schools language teaching, etc. But we can see if we can make it work - encouraging those of you that can offer accommodation and creating a network of support around those that arrive here - and to the hosts.
The first challenge is to find a named individual to “sponsor” - maybe through personal links, churches etc? Please can we share any ideas that seem to work.
Homes for Ukraine
Offer your home through the Homes for Ukraine. and please let me know so we can offer support. Contact me if you would like to support any that come to Eynsham.