Supporting Ukraine
Support settling into the community
The information on this page is intended to help Ukrainian guests settle in Guildford Borough and integrate into the community. If you have a specific question regarding local support for Ukrainians, contact ukraine@guildford.gov.uk.
Community Support
There are various places where Ukrainian refugees can get help in Guildford.
Ukraine Hub
Meet, relax, make new friends, chat and receive emotional, spiritual and practical help. The Hub is open every Friday (term time) from 10am till 12pm. There are also community English classes running at the Hub.
Address:Guildford Baptist Church, Millmead, Guildford, GU2 4BE
GUkraine - Guildford Help for Ukrainians
Email address: tinaukrainemission@gmail.com
The Hive for families
An accessible community centre in Guildford is open to everyone of all ages.
Address: The Hive, Park Barn Drive, Guildford, GU2 8EN
Employment
For support with finding a job, you can contact your local Jobcentre Plus.
Address: Leys House, 86-88 Woodbridge Road, Guildford, Surrey, GU1 4QD
Search for vacancies through a range of local and national employers:
find Guildford town centre jobs
jobs at Royal Surrey County Hospital
jobs at the University of Surrey
public sector jobs and careers
You can also search through popular job search websites (Indeed, LinkedIn) and recruitment agencies' websites.
Transport
Homes for Ukraine Temporary Bus Pass Scheme
Surrey County Council has worked with bus companies in Surrey to set up this scheme. It offers Homes for Ukraine visa holders and those who obtain their Ukraine Permission Extension visa after HFU a bus pass for free travel on their most used bus route. The bus pass scheme will continue until 31 March 2026.
Apply for a Homes for Ukraine temporary bus pass - Surrey County Council (opens new window)
Bus companies supporting the scheme:
- Compass Travel
- Falcon Coaches
- Metrobus
- Reptons Coaches
- Stagecoach
- White Bus
Find a bus timetable. (opens new window)
Education and English courses
School admissions - School admissions - Surrey County Council.
Guildford College - Guildford College
Address: Guildford College, Stoke Road, Guildford, Surrey, GU1 1EZ, United Kingdom
Guildford Adult Learning Centre - Guildford Adult Learning Centre - Surrey County Council
Address: Sydenham Road, Guildford, Surrey, GU1 3RX
St. Mary's Ukrainian School in Guildford
Address: Sixth Form Guildford County School, Guildford, GU2 4LU
Email address: info@stmarysukrschool.co.uk
Ukrainian School Surrey
Address: 23 Waterden Road, Christ Church House, Guildford, GU1 2AZ
Email address: uksatschool@gmail.com
Healthcare
We recommend that you register with a GP as soon as possible after you arrive. Find the nearest GP (General Practitioner) - Find a GP
Find the nearest NHS Dentist - Find an NHS dentist
If you need medical help (including dental problems) right now, you can use 111 online or via phone (interpreters are available).
Royal Surrey Hospital (including Emergency department)
Address: Royal Surrey County Hospital, Egerton Road, Guildford, Surrey, GU2 7XX.
Telephone number: 01483 571 122 (switchboard).
Other useful contacts
Guildford Library
Versatile facilities and services are available atGuildford Library - Surrey County Council
Address: 77 North Street, Guildford, Surrey GU1 4AL
Citizens Advice South West Surrey (Guildford branch)
Get free advice on benefits, work, housing and more (interpreters are available) atCitizens Advice South West Surrey
Address: Millmead House, Guildford, Surrey GU2 4BB
Childcare advice and finder -Childcare - Surrey County Council