Whether you’re looking to learn new skills, manage daily tasks, or find someone to talk to, you’re not alone. Here, we signpost to trusted organisations and resources that offer additional support.

Cooking Guide

Moving to a new country can be exciting – but it can also come with challenges, especially when it comes to everyday tasks like cooking. Recognising this, Staffordshire County Council has created a thoughtful and practical resource to support international care workers as they settle into life in the UK.

This guide provides clear, easy-to-follow instructions for preparing a range of light meals and popular hot drinks commonly enjoyed in England. Whether it’s a comforting cup of tea, a jacket potato, or a simple omelette, the guide breaks down preparation steps in a friendly and accessible way.

It goes beyond recipes and also includes:
• Descriptions and images of common UK kitchen equipment
• Practical guidance on kitchen hygiene and food safety
• Advice on how to read food labels in the UK
• Instructions for preparing ready meals safely and correctly.

This can be accessed via their care guides page, where you can find guidance on other useful topics to support your practice as an adult social care provider.

Rights and Entitlement

Here we direct you to No Recourse to Public Funds (NRPF), where you can find out more information about the services you are entitlement to.

NRPF also direct people with no recourse to public funds to support options, including benefits and housing, education services for children and families and NHS treatment

Community, Health, Family & Financial Support

Accessing the right support to help build a CV, identify training opportunities and looking after your health, finances, and family is easier with the right support.

My UK Life, our AI-powered platform, connects you to NHS services, mental health help, local communities, family resources, financial tools, and much more – all tailored to your needs.

Common Slang Words & Phrases

Warwickshire County Council have created a new Slang Booklet to help international and new staff navigate the everyday language they may hear from clients and colleagues.

It features a collection of words and phrases unique to Warwickshire and other parts of the UK.

The booklet offers a practical introduction to commonly used slang terms, covering areas such as body parts, clothes, food and drink, death and sleep.