Ukraine assistance centres
If you have arrived in Northern Ireland from Ukraine, under either the Family Scheme or Homes for Ukraine Scheme, you should go to an assistance centre. These centres are in Ballymena, Belfast, Craigavon and Newry.
The opening dates of the Ukraine Assistance Centres, including the availability of the Law Centre, has changed for January 2023. New details are set out below.
Help available
Ukraine assistance centres have been set up to give advice on key services, including:
- health assessments
- education
- jobs
- benefits
- housing
- immigration
Representatives from various organisations will be available in the centres to help you with enquiries and applications for support.
Where possible, interpretation services will also be on hand for those with limited English.
It is recommended you allow a number of hours for your visit to the centre to make sure you have enough time to access all services and advice on offer. You should consider this when parking.
What you need to bring
If you are going to an assistance centre, you will need to bring ID and proof of the scheme under which you are registered.
Centre locations and opening times
The four centres are open on the following days and times in January 2023.
Belfast
The Belfast centre is open from 9.30 am to 1.00 pm on:
- Monday 23 January
- Monday 30 January
The Belfast centre is open from 9.30 am to 1.00pm on:
- Friday 20 January
- Friday 27 January
The Law Centre service will be available during opening hours.
Queen's Court55-66
Upper Queen Street
Belfast
BT1 6FD
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Ballymena
Mid and East Antrim CouncilThe Braid, 1-29 Bridge Street
Ballymena
BT43 5EJ
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The Law Centre service will be available during opening hours.
Craigavon
The Craigavon centre is open from 9.30 am and 1.00 pm on:
- Wednesday 18 January
Brownlow Community Hub
7 Brownlow Road
Craigavon
BT65 5DL
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The Law Centre service will be available during opening hours.
Newry
The Newry centre is open from 9.30 am to 1.00 pm on:
- Wednesday 25 January
Newry Leisure Centre
60 Cecil Street
Newry
BT35 6AU
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The Law Centre service will be available during opening hours.