Afghan Schemes Hotel Wraparound Support (360G-cabinetoffice-G2-GA-202206812544-21-22)

The Afghan Ex Gratia Scheme originated in 2014 to provide funding to local authorities to support resettled Afghan staff locally engaged by the British Armed Forces and the UK Government in Afghanistan.The Afghan Relocations and Assistance Scheme went live on 1 April 2021 and provides similar support but to a wider range of staff.The Afghan Citizens Resettlement Scheme announced by the government on 18 August 2021, for those who assisted the UKs efforts in Afghanistan and stood up for values such democracy, womens rights and freedom of speech, rule of law and vulnerable people, including women and girls at risk and members of minority groups at risk (including ethnic and religious minorities and LGBT ).Local authorities have been asked to provide temporary support and assistance to people who are accommodated in bridging hotels in their areas as part of the mass evacuation from Afghanistan between June August 2021, under the Schemes (as mentioned above). This assistance is to help people to adjust to life in the UK, until transfer to permanent housing and the care of another local authority under the existing schemes. The Home Officehas been using temporary bridging hotels since 27 July 2021 and continue to do so for further people arriving under the Schemes.