Afghan Resettlement programme (ARP)

When a family is allocated to Cumberland:

• Cumberland Global Resettlement Service (CGRS) checks suitability and shares medical information with Public Health
• relevant details are shared with the North East North Cumbria Integrated Care Board (NENCICB) to make sure medical needs can be met
• the Home Office and Regional Strategic Migration Partnership (RSMP) arrange transport from transitional accommodation to the property

Orientation

After arrival, a Case Officer supports the family through a two week intensive orientation, which includes:

• signing the tenancy agreement
• registering with a GP and attending an initial health check
• applying for Universal Credit via Department for Work and Pensions (DWP)
• setting up household utilities including internet, water, gas and electricity
• registering for English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) lessons
• registering children and young people for school or further education
• local orientation including area introductions, community support and meeting other Afghan families
• introductions to UK values, laws, customs and ways of life