How people in Surrey can help Afghan refugees
The County Council is asking that any donations at this point are financial ones
Agencies across Surrey are currently helping with the resettlement of Afghan migrants to the UK.
Thousands have fled Afghanistan after the Taliban took control of the country.
Several local boroughs have already opened their doors to help house individuals and families fleeing to the UK
Surrey County Council have issued an update on how residents can offer their support if they wish to.
The immediate need is to find accommodation to house people once they have completed their stay through Managed Quarantine Service hotels.
Due to operational and logistical challenges, as well as coronaviurs control considerations, Surrey County Council are asking that any donations at this point are financial ones, to charities that are best equipped to immediately support Afghan refugees.
The Community Foundation for Surrey is set up to administer these donations locally.
Alternatively, the Red Cross are already active in managing donations and supporting arrivals from Afghanistan.
Wider local support will be needed from foodbanks and other charities which can be found via Surrey Information Point.