If you have a problem with your reporting โ call Migrant Help first (free, 24/7). Below is a full list of organisations and phone scripts you can use.
| Organisation | Phone | How they help |
|---|---|---|
| Migrant Help | 0808 801 0503 | Reporting support, missed check-ins, emergency situations |
| BID | 020 7625 0505 | Legal help for those detained, immigration bail applications |
| Detention Action | 020 7694 0243 | Help for those detained in immigration removal centres |
| Refugee Council | 020 7566 0500 | Refugee advice, support and referrals to solicitors |
| JCWI | 020 7482 5387 | Immigration legal advice |
| ASIRT | 0114 253 4589 | Emergency support when at risk of detention |
| Helen Bamber Foundation | 020 7813 8906 | Support for survivors of torture and trafficking |
| Medical Justice | 020 7249 9701 | Medical reports for immigration cases |
| Right to Remain | Online | Information and resources for people in the immigration system |
| Organisation | Contact | Profile |
|---|---|---|
| EERC | 020 8686 2244 | Eastern European migrants in the UK |
| Russian Speaking Community UK | Online | Community and resources in Russian |
| AUGB | 020 7229 1951 | Association of UK Russians and CIS nationals |
| Moseley for Ukraine | Online | Support for Ukrainians in Birmingham |
| LUCA | Online | Latin and Ukrainian Community Association |
| Frontline Migrant Workers | Online | Migrant workers' rights |
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Use these phrases word-for-word โ they are short and clear for call handlers.
When calling Migrant Help (0808 801 0503):
"Hello. My name is [your name]. I am on immigration bail and I have a reporting condition. I need help โ I have [missed my appointment / a problem with my reporting]. My Home Office reference number is [number]. Can you help me please?"
When calling the reporting centre:
"Hello. My reference number is [number]. I am calling about my reporting appointment on [date]. I [could not attend / need to reschedule] because [reason]. I want to comply with my bail conditions. What should I do?"
If pressured to come in immediately:
"I understand. I will speak to my solicitor first before coming. Please give me your name and a reference number for this call. I will call back."
Do not panic. You have the right to take legal advice before attending.
Call Migrant Help first: 0808 801 0503 (free, 24/7). They can help you contact the Home Office and explain the situation.
Bail for Immigration Detainees (BID) is a charity that helps people detained under immigration powers to access legal assistance and apply for immigration bail.
Yes: EERC (Eastern European Resource Centre), AUGB, and LUCA (Latin and Ukrainian Community Association) among others.
This page contains general information only and does not constitute legal advice. For your specific situation, contact an IAA-registered immigration adviser or solicitor.
