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Launch of fully subsidised counselling services for Hong Kong children newly migrated to the UK We are pleased to announce the launch of fully subsidised counselling services for Hong Kong children newly migrated to the UK. This service is funded by the Children and Young People’s Resettlement Fund.
Kent County Support Service Program for Parent and Children 2024 First Good News to Us All: Kent County Council has rendered tremendous support once again for HK Well UK to launch the “Kent County Support Service Program for Parent and Children” from January to June 2024, aiming to help BN(O) families establish a healthy mental […]
When children experience emotional distress, appropriate counseling and therapy can help them overcome their difficulties. We provide two type of services: (1) counselling or therapy offered by our professionals for free or with subsidies, and (2) referrals to other professionals and institutions.
Whether the child requires counselling or therapy?
What type of counselling or therapy is needed?
Whether it is suitable for us to follow up or refer to other institutions?
If the assessment results indicate a need, the child will be directed to:
1. Our Counselling and Therapy Services
Format
4-8 sessions of counselling or therapy, primarily conducted through online meetings, while in-person sessions will depend on the availability and location of relevant specialists.
Service Providers
Registered clinical psychologists, art therapists, drama therapists, play therapists, and counsellors based in the UK.
Fees
Subject to an eligibility test, clients will receive free or subsidised services as follows:
Plan
Eligibility criteria
Fee
Details
Greater London government-funded services
Resides in Greater London; Children in need aged below 18; and BNO Visa holder
We are training local professionals to better understand Hongkongers We are please to announce Thrive LDN‘s commissioning of Hong Kong Well UK CIC and WAVE Trust to provide trauma-informed raining for teachers, NHS staff and social workers to improve their understanding of Hongkongers. We sincerely hope that a good mutual understanding will enhance the integration […]
Fully-funded Advisory and Counselling Services for BNO Visa holding families in Greater London
Living in Greater London and wanting to help your children adjust to the new life? Worrying about your child’s emotional health? Looking for SEN support? We are here to help you.
The Department of Levelling Up, Housing and Communities have funded Hong Kong Well UK CIC to provide free advisory and counseling services for children and parents migrated from Hong Kong to the UK under the BNO Visa scheme.
Our services
1. Advisory Services
You will speak to case officers who had social work training from Hong Kong. They will provide the following:
Information on local emotional health support services;
A step by step guide and tips on how to reach out for help with schools
Referral of children to HK Well UK triage assessment service
Referral of children to HK Well UK counselling service as recommended by the assessment
Contacts of Cantonese speaking therapists and psychologists
Information on special education needs (SEN) support in Greater London Area
2. Triage emotional health assessment and counselling
Registered psychologists, therapists and counsellors based either in the UK will provide the following:
Triage Assessment: One online session to assess whether the children need counselling or intervention.
Counselling Services: A maximum of six sessions of online counselling or therapy for the children. The clients may be referred to other local organisations or further services by HK Well UK upon completion.
Our charge
Services
Fee
Advisory Services
Free
Triage Emotional Health Assessment
Free upon recommendation by our case officer and the provision of address proof to show the applicant.
Counseling/Therapy Services
Free upon recommendation by our specialists after assessment and the provision of address proof to show the applicant. Address proof includes utilities bill, letters from the council and bank statements.
Who can apply
Hong Kong migrants under the BNO Visa scheme
Children in need aged above 16 and below 18; or parents of children aged below 18
Residents in the Greater London Area:
To confirm whether a residence is within the Greater London Area, an applicant can refer to this postal code map or input the postal code in this website. If no result can be found, the residence is not within the area and the applicant is not eligible to the funded scheme.
Hong Kong Well UK provides donation-funded counselling services to financially disadvantaged families. Since this service is funded by public donations, all applicants of this service will be subject to an asset mean test. Upon the recommendation of our professional team after a triage assessment of their mental health conditions, the child or young adults in need will be provided with the following services.
Service Provider
Registered clinical psychologists, therapists, or counselors located in the UK or Hong Kong.
Format
Counseling or therapy conducted mainly through video conferences. In person services are depending on availability of the specialists.
Number of sessions
4-8 sessions depending on the conditions of the child in need.
Service Fee
Category
Financial condition of the applicant
Service provider
Fee per session (approximately 45 minutes)
Fully-subsidised services
Family asset lower than the floor threshold
Clinical Psychologist/ Therapist/ Counsellor
Fully-subsidised
Partly subsidised services
Family asset above the floor threshold but below the ceiling threshold
Clinical Psychologist
GBP40 (Other services such as written report excluded)
Therapist
GBP30(Other services such as written report excluded)
Counsellor
GBP28 (Other services such as written report excluded)
Eligibility Criteria
The applicant must satisfy all of the following conditions:
Child in need not exceeding 18 years old;
Assessment by professional volunteers from our organization indicates a need for counseling/therapy;
Pass the family asset mean test;
The council tax band of the family’s residence falls under categories A, B, C, or D
The family should own no more than one property worldwide.
Migrated to the UK after 2019
Family Asset Mean Test
The asset thresholds employed in this test is referenced on maximum income thresholds employed by the UK government in its free school meal eligibility assessment for households with no recourse to public funds including those holding BNO visa.
Family asset threshold
Family condition
Family saving(GBP)
Eligible services
Floor threshold
Families outside of London with 1 child
<136,200
Full subsidised services
Families outside of London with 2 or more children
<157,800
Full subsidised services
Families within London with 1 child
<187,200
Full subsidised services
Families within London with 2 or more children
<208,800
Full subsidised services
Ceiling threshold
Families outside of London with 1 child
<181,600
Partly subsidised services
Families outside of London with 2 or more children
Our volunteers with social workers training will contact the applicant to understand their situation and determine whether a referral for the triage assessment service is necessary.
If deemed necessary, the applicant needs to fill out the application form for the triage assessment service and provide a referral person (such as a teacher, school nurse, SENCo, educational psychologist, clinical psychologist, doctor, social worker, ordained religious personnel, or clergy). The referral person should fill a referral form.
The applicant must also submit the following documents:
Bank statements for the last three months. In the case of single-parent households, only the bank statements of the custodial parent are required (bank statements from online banks like Revolut, Monzo, etc. are not accepted)
Proof of Council Tax payment
First school enrolment notice issued by UK school to the child in need
Children of families that have satisfied the asset mean test will be arranged for assessment. If the assessor finds intervention necessary, he or she will recommend the required number of counseling sessions and the type of professional intervention to Hong Kong Well UK for the final decision. We will assign the appropriate specialists to provide the counseling/therapy.
We will discuss the counseling/therapy arrangement with the parents and children in need if aged over 16. . The applicant or the children in need if aged over 16 is required to sign the counseling/therapy service agreement and pay the fees (if any) within 48 hours before each counseling session.
Applicants must ensure the accuracy and truthfulness of the submitted information. False declaration would result in the immediate termination of services and other appropriate actions.
“Hong Kong Well UK – Kent County Counselling Enquiry Service” In supporting young migrants from Hong Kong to secure mental wellbeing & smooth integration into their UK life. As part of the Regional Voluntary Community Social Enterprise (VCSE) Grant Scheme, Hong Kong Well UK has entered into a partnership with Kent County Council (KCC) in […]
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