Councils launch website to support Ukraine
Devon councils joined together to develop a website with guidance on how to help Ukrainian refugees
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Devon's local councils have launched a website with guidance on how people in the county can support Ukrainian refugees.
The website, Supporting Ukraine, will be updated with information from the UK government.
The website was launched by Team Devon, a partnership that includes most local authorities in the county
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Devon's local authorities have launched a website for residents in the county who want to provide a home to Ukrainian refugees.
The Supporting Ukraine, external website will be updated with the latest guidance and information from the UK government as it becomes available, North Devon Council said.
The website has been launched by Team Devon, a partnership that includes Devon County Council, East Devon, Mid Devon, North Devon, South Hams, Teignbridge and Torridge District Councils, West Devon Borough Council and Exeter City Council.
The local authorities said they were giving particular guidance to people in Devon whose relatives in Ukraine are fleeing the conflict, as well as information on how volunteers can house refugees.
This includes ensuring DBS checks on potential sponsor families are being carried out, as well as assessing potential sponsors' accommodation for safeguarding risks.