A practical guide giving refugees from Ukraine sheltering in North East Essex advice and information on which services are available and how to access them has been published by the NHS..

Welcome to our friends from Ukraine is available in Ukrainian, Russian and English language formats as a download  or as a hard copy, distributed by health and care partners to host families throughout the area.

Features include how to register with a GP practice, how pharmacies are a good source of help and advice, where to access mental wellbeing support, the 24/7 support available from NHS 111 and advice on keeping physically well.