Migrant Services
MIND in Gwent Migrant Service
Moving to a new country can be challenging, but support is available to help you settle into life in Newport. The Migrant Service provides practical, person-centred support for migrants aged 18 and over, helping individuals and families access housing, services, and opportunities within their community.
The service can help with finding and maintaining accommodation, accessing benefits and financial support, managing household bills, registering with healthcare services, applying for school places, improving employment opportunities, and accessing English language classes. Support is tailored to individual needs, helping people build confidence, navigate local services, and establish a stable and positive future in Newport. Where additional help is needed, the team can also connect people with specialist migrant support services and other relevant organisations.
The Gap | The Sanctuary
The Sanctuary provides a warm welcome and practical support for refugees and asylum seekers living in Newport. With a focus on building meaningful relationships and a sense of belonging, the service helps people who have fled war, persecution, or hardship to feel connected, supported, and valued within their local community.
Support includes emotional wellbeing and befriending, help accessing local services, advocacy, English language classes, volunteering opportunities, and a range of social and community activities. From family groups and youth activities to advice sessions and community meals, The Sanctuary offers opportunities to build confidence, develop skills, reduce isolation, and connect with others in a safe and inclusive environment. Open to people of all faiths and backgrounds, the service works to promote inclusion, wellbeing, and integration for those seeking sanctuary in Newport.
