Local council checks: Homes for Ukraine
An outline of the responsibilities of councils.
Applies to England
The local council is responsible for conducting accommodation and safeguarding checks.
Although the issuance of a visa is not contingent on local council checks being completed, we would encourage you to conduct checks as soon as possible.
Councils are also responsible for payments to sponsors, ongoing support, school places, and information about the local area. Following the guests’ arrival, councils should confirm as soon as possible that the guest is well and that there are no welfare concerns or needs for care and support.
Where there are concerns for the safety or welfare of a child, local councils should follow their usual processes, which may include further assessments.
Where it is suspected that the adult may have care and support needs, a needs assessment should be undertaken in line with the requirements of the Care Act 2014.
Councils will also need to complete: