Greater Manchester Immigration Aid Unit (GMIAU) - Destitution Project

Advice and support for people who are homeless and/or have no recourse to public funds. Advise on asylum support, NRPF change of condition applications and late EUSS applications.


How to access:

1) Referral Form


Referrals can be made by a third party or by the individual themselves using the referral form on our website: https://gmiau.org/help-and-advice/services/#referrals


Please include as much detail as possible. Referrals are open Monday to Thursday. If eligible for legal aid, the person may be assigned a caseworker to support them with their immigration issue. If we can't take on the case, they'll receive an email with advice from a legal advisor to help them move forward independently.

2) Call Advice-line

Advice is given over the phone and not in writing. If a referral is needed, they may be asked to submit one or we may do it on their behalf, depending on their situation.

Category:
  • Homelessness and Destitution
Referral Type:
  • Appointment Only
  • Self Referral
Address
Contact Email

destitution@gmiau.org

Contact Phone

0161 740 7722

Service Capacity

Service is operating at normal capacity.
(last updated - 25/06/25)

Availability

Opening hours

Monday to Friday

Hours: 09:30 - 16:30

Adviceline

Monday

Hours: 09:30 - 13:00

Wednesday

Hours: 13:30 - 16:30

Friday

Hours: 09:30 - 13:30

Eligibility

Immigration Status: Refused Asylum Seeker, Asylum Seeker

Region: North West

Interpreters

Languages: On Request