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Everything you need to know before heading to the World Cup 2026

By Grace Clift, Youth Travel Ambassador for the FCDO
Beyond the stadium

By Amari Dahlhaus, Youth Travel Ambassador, FCDO
Nadia Cerempei - Resettlement Intern
Fundraising & Communications Manager (maternity contract)

Use your fundraising and communication experience to help protect the welfare and human rights of British citizens detained abroad.

Medical information

This factsheet provides information Health services in the UK
Finding Accommodation

If you have nowhere to live on your return Prisoners Abroad understands that your priority will be finding accommodation. In this factsheet we look at some of the options available to you.
Applying for Welfare Benefits

All British citizens who are deported or expelled back to the UK after serving a prison sentence are entitled to claim benefits. If you choose to come back to this country (and are not deported officially) after spending many years living abroad you may not be able to receive benefits immediately
Life in the UK

In this factsheet we hope to give those unfamiliar with the country a little insight into UK life in general.
Welcome Home?

This factsheet is intended for people who will be returning to their family in the UK after being released from prison abroad