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  1. How we help
  2. Resettlement
  3. How we help after release

How we help after release

The Resettlement Service provides a range of advice and support once people have been returned to the UK. The support discussed below can be delivered by telephone, e-mail and, where arranged, one-to-one appointments.

Please contact the Resettlement Service on Switchboard: 020 7561 6820 Helpline: 0808 172 0098 (free from all UK landlines and mobile phones).

To download our Resettlement handbook 'Coming Home' for detainees or ex-prisoners, please click here.

Preparing for release

Preparing for release

You need to be a registered client before we can provide Resettlement assistance, so it is essential that you complete an authorisation form whilst in prison and we can start to prepare you for your return to the UK. Read more

Published: 8th August, 2018

Updated: 22nd August, 2023

Author: Emily Richards

Step by Step

Step by Step

Resettlement can be an overwhelming experience; and things will move at a different pace for everyone. Returning to the UK after serving a prison sentence abroad can be a confusing and frustrating experience. Read more

Published: 7th August, 2018

Updated: 20th December, 2018

Author: Kelly McDonagh

Advice on Welfare Benefits

Advice on Welfare Benefits

The benefit system can be confusing and complicated, especially if you have not had previous experience of claiming benefits. The Resettlement Team can help by explaining the system to you and what benefit will be most appropriate for you to claim. Read more

Published: 6th August, 2018

Updated: 22nd August, 2023

Author: Kelly McDonagh

Accommodation Advice

Accommodation Advice

Finding somewhere to live is likely to be a main concern. Prisoners Abroad can guide you through these challenges upon your return. Read more

Published: 5th August, 2018

Updated: 3rd February, 2021

Author: Kelly McDonagh

The Emotional Impact

The Emotional Impact

Returning to the UK after finishing a prison sentence not only presents practical issues, but can also cause anxiety about how you will cope and come to terms with rebuilding your life in the UK. Read more

Published: 4th August, 2018

Updated: 23rd November, 2018

Author: Kelly McDonagh

Applying for work with a criminal record

Applying for work with a criminal record

It’s important that you find out what’s contained on your criminal record, to enable you to disclose the correct information when asked. Read more

Published: 3rd August, 2018

Updated: 31st October, 2023

Author: Emily Richards

Online Resettlement Network

Online Resettlement Network

The Online Resettlement Network is a platform that allows you to chat online with others who have been imprisoned abroad and returned to the UK. Read more

Published: 2nd August, 2018

Updated: 23rd November, 2018

Author:

Work Preparation Programme

Work Preparation Programme

Helping returning prisoners to find work and improve their work-related skills. Read more

Published: 5th March, 2017

Updated: 23rd April, 2020

Author:

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