Initial Accommodation Services

In October 2001, the government announced the launch of the Induction Centre network. Migrant Helpline established the UK's first Induction Centre which became operational in January 2002. The centre was established in Kent in order to provide emergency accommodation for newly arrived asylum seekers while they await dispersal to more permanent housing.

This service has subsequently moved to South London where we provide the following support functions to asylum seekers in the Initial Accommodation.

• Brief asylum seekers on their rights and responsibilities
  
  
• Provide access to Primary Health care
  
  
• Provide a dedicated Complex Case advice service
  
  
• Operate a problem solving clinic
  
  
• Brief clients on the dispersal process alleviating any concerns they may have