Please see below a list of services Hackney Migrant Centre provides. If we are open to receiving new referrals or requests for assistance, we will state this clearly below.

Please note, our services are only available for people who are in London. We prioritise people living in Hackney, and those who are facing destitution and homelessness.

Immigration Advice & Casework Support 

We offer immigration advice and casework support.

Hackney residents: Please contact info@hackneymigrantcentre.org.uk to request assistance. If you are not able to email or you need urgent assistance, you can drop-in to our Wednesday Service between 10am and 3pm on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month at St Mary’s Church Centre, Stoke Newington Church Street, N16 9ES.

If you drop-in, we are very unlikely to be able to provide immigration advice on the same day but a volunteer will be able to help take the details of the support you need and confirm how best to get in touch with you.

Pan-London: Our Immigration Advice Caseload is currently full and we have no capacity for new enquiries. Please see our Useful Information page for services that may be able to assist you.

We will advertise here when we have capacity to take on new cases for people living outside of Hackney.

Housing & Welfare Advice & Casework Support 

We offer advice and casework support for people facing destitution and homelessness.

Our Housing & Destitution Caseload is currently full and we have no capacity for new enquiries. Please see our Useful Information page for services that may be able to assist you.

We will advertise here when we have capacity to take on new cases.

Holistic Advocacy Support 

We offer services to support you to meet your basic needs, including:

• Registering with an NHS GP or Dentist
• Applying for a HC2 certificate to help with accessing prescription medication free of charge
• Advice and advocacy on NHS charges and debt
• Opening a UK bank account
• Opening and using an email account
• Applying for a 60+ or Student Oyster Card or Freedom Pass for free travel in London
• Applying for individual grants for financial support if facing destitution
• Foodbank vouchers
• Babybank vouchers
• Support finding and registering for ESOL classes
• Signposting to relevant local or specialist organisations, e.g. organisations supporting women and girls, mental health support services.

Please contact info@hackneymigrantcentre.org.uk to request Holistic Advocacy Support. If you cannot email or your request is urgent please drop-in to our Wednesday Service and we will do our best to assist you. Our Wednesday Service is 10am-3pm on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month at St Mary’s Church Centre, Stoke Newington Church Street, N16 9ES. 

If we cannot see you on the same day we will arrange an appointment for you at the next available service.

We have a creche service and hot lunch available for people accessing support at our Wednesday Service, and the space is fully accessible.

We will seek to provide interpretation where helpful.

Community & Wellbeing Activities 

We often offer community activities and group workshops and will advertise any upcoming sessions and activities here.

Previously, we’ve offered:

• Community Health Days (support from Patients not Passports, Blood Pressure & Diabetes Champions, Chair Yoga and workshops with City & Hackney Talking Therapies)
• Arts & Crafts with Mamasuze (bracelet making, painting and other activities designed to support women who have experienced trauma)
• Information Sessions & Workshops (e.g. How to Use an eVisa)
• Theatre and concert visits with free tickets provided by local partners