Ukrainian family just housed

Thanks Calendargirl

mumofmadboys

I remember reading about your taking in of a Ukrainian family when all the conflict started. I wondered how you would get on.

I am pleased to read your update. Glad it went off well, though not easy at times I’m sure.

We hosted a family of 4 Ukranians. They lived with us for 7 months. They now rent a house two minutes away from us. They are lovely. It was a really positive experience ( frustrating at times!) The bonds we have made will be lifelong I think.

There was a lady who takes in unaccompanied small boat children as a foster carer on the television this evening. Those poor little souls it was heart breaking.

On another note I was disgusted to read that Jenrick has ordered that wall paintings of Disney cartoons be painted over at the children’s accommodation as he said it was too welcoming.

That gave me the creeps it was so reminiscent of another era.

Beetlejuice

Really Oldnproud? I'm surprised by that. 2 Ukrainian families in our village have flown out to Poland to meet up with husbands, brothers and other family members who are still in the Ukraine on a couple of occasions. They've taken provisions for them, things that are now difficult to obtain in their country and taken the opportunity for their children to meet up with loved ones again. I've not heard of them having any difficulties in getting back into the UK.

Yes. The landlord is a close relative, so I don't doubt what I have been told. But your post is reassuring as it at least indicates that this isn't a widespread thing.

Sounds odd Calendargirl. My SiL had to meet high standards of provision for the Ukrainian families he's housed. He was working with a specialist govt agency who set the standards.

Really Oldnproud? I'm surprised by that. 2 Ukrainian families in our village have flown out to Poland to meet up with husbands, brothers and other family members who are still in the Ukraine on a couple of occasions. They've taken provisions for them, things that are now difficult to obtain in their country and taken the opportunity for their children to meet up with loved ones again. I've not heard of them having any difficulties in getting back into the UK.

It beggars belief how we read on other threads about being unable to rehome surplus furniture, bedding, crockery, carpets, curtains etc and sometimes resorting to taking them to the tip, when there are these and other homeless families who have been allocated housing with absolutely nothing in these properties, bare floors, zilch.

What a waste of resources.

A friend of DD and SIL housed a family, it was not really a successful placement, they returned to the Ukraine but within a week or two were begging them to take them back, not possible.
The family who housed them are good church going Christians but the behaviour of the visiting family caused upset with their own child.

Please warn all these ukranian families not to leave this country (for a holiday, for instance, or to visit family in another country), until they are ready to leave permanently, as they risk not being allowed back into to the UK.

I know of a case where this has just happened, following a trip to visit family. They have been refused re-entry, and all their belongings are still in that rented property here in England!

There's a small community of Ukrainians in my area, I know one family well and they thought they'd only be here for a few months. No men, just mums with children and a few grandmas. Several are working for local growers who struggle to get help and most have now been rehoused and have found work in local shops etc. They have shown huge resilience in what must be such difficult times.

Well done Primrose! That's so kind of you.
It's so gratifying to hear that communities rally round to help.

I didn't offer to help Ukrainian families as I don't think emotionally I'm strong enough
Friends did with mixed feelings..

It was a real eye opener and I will contact her again in a few days and see what else she needs.

My son did ask how come the husband was there and not still in Ukraine but I am guessing maybe his health is not good. He was very pale.

SiL accommodates a lot of Ukrainian families but each flat is fully furnished and equipped. They were all so happy to have flats if their own after whole families living in hotel bedrooms.
It was a pleasure to do our best for these poor souls. They were very quiet and, well, sad really. Some had been injured while escaping.

So good to hear this .

Our village has provided homes for 8 Ukrainian families, some gifted and some private rental. All of them have needed to be fully furnished from scratch and it's been astounding how generous everyone has been in donating everything the families could need. Without the generosity of local people, I have no idea how they'd have lived because out LA provided nothing.