A young Ukrainian refugee who fled war in her home country was forced to apply to 65 housing associations in Scotland before finding a place to live, a report has revealed. The study from the Red Cross, which detailed the experiences of Ukrainian refugees in the UK since the war began, said the woman’s situation was just one in a string of stories of homelessness and exploitation experienced by people entering Britain under the Homes for Ukraine visa. Advertisement Advertisement Sign up to our World Explained newsletter , get the latest news and reviews from our specialist arts writers Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more.
The report said homelessness figures for Ukrainians across the UK “remain concerning” and warned of sexual exploitation of some women who made informal matches online before arriving in the UK. The study also warned of a lack of communication between the Scottish Government, which was responsible for refugees arriving in Scotland on the Super Sponsor scheme, and the local authorities which had to find them more long term homes. However, the report praised the Scottish and Welsh governments for increasing the UK’s capacity for welcoming displaced people.
Anna Kulish, chair of housing at volunteer group the Ukrainian Collective, said the woman had had to apply to e.
