Hong Kong Welcome Hub
The Welcome Hub works with the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government to coordinate the Welcome Programme for new arrivals from Hong Kong, who are settling in the North East. We work together with local authorities, and voluntary and community sector organisations (VCSEs) to provide support to arrivals from Hong Kong. We provide a range of services, such as:
- sharing key information with local authorities and VCSE organisations, and providing feedback to central government on the issues faced by BN(O)s.
- holing meetings with regional and local partners, to share best practice and better understand the needs of BN(O)s.
- commissioning support for BN(O)s, where they have identified a need for support, such as providing regional training opportunities; integration activities; ESOL support.
- signposting BN(O)s to services and escalating issues when needed.
The Welcome Hub has worked together with partners to develop a North East Welcome Guide for arrivals from Hong Kong, which is available in both English and Cantonese. We have also developed a Hate Crime Guide for Hong Kong BN(O)s, which is available in both English and Cantonese.
Advice for British National (Overseas) Visa Holders
A British National (Overseas) visa lets you live, work, and study in the UK. Find out more about your rights here.
BN(O) Visa Advice
Hong Kong BN(O) Guidance for Councils
Guidance is available for councils which are supporting British National (Overseas) visa holders.
Guidance for Councils
Services in the North East
There are a range of local and national services which are available to help BN(O) visa holders with life in the UK.
Services in the North East
Events in the North East
Organisations across the North East hold regular events for Hongkongers in the region.
Events in the North East
Hong Kong BN(O) Visa Scheme News
Hong Kong BN(O) visa scheme news updates, including MHCLG announcements, funding opportunities and other key information.
Hong Kong BN(O) Visa News
English for BN(O) Visa Holders
Hong Kong BN(O) visa holders are able to learn English through a variety of means; click to find out more information on the support that is available.
English for BN(O)s
Resources
Our resources explain more about life in the UK, including health, employment, education, and money.
Resources
New Arrivals Survey
Complete our BN(O) survey for new arrivals from Hong Kong, to let us know what support you need. Data from the survey will be shared with NEMP only, to inform planning and delivery of the NE BN(O) Welcome Hub.
Please contact nemp@middlesbrough.gov.uk to be introduced to the single point of contact in the region or for any queries and further information regarding Hong Kong BN(O).