Afghan Dial-In and Support Service

The Afghan ex-gratia scheme originated in 2014 to provide funding to support resettled Afghan staff locally engaged by the British Armed Forces and the UK Government in Afghanistan. The Afghan Relocations and Assistance Policy went live on 1 April 2021 and provides similar support but to a wider range of staff. Local authorities are due to provide an initial package of support and assistance to those arriving under the scheme to help them adjust to life in the UK. However, the first arrivals will land in the UK on 22 June 2021 and will be placed in hotels under COVID quarantine protocols. Managed Quarantine Hotel Support for the arrivals is urgently needed for interpreting (Dari and Pashto), enquiries and signposting for the families arriving.