Mental health and wellbeing support for Hongkongers in London
Guidance, training and further resources for supporting the mental health and wellbeing of those arriving from Hong Kong to London.
Guidance, training and further resources for supporting the mental health and wellbeing of those arriving from Hong Kong to London.
Wellbeing 
Toolkit
Updated: 25/02/2026
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Moving to a new life in London is a big change and we know that you may be experiencing a mix of feelings for various reasons.
You may be experiencing worry about what the future may hold. Or you may be having trouble sleeping or have noticed changes in your appetite.
Feeling these things is normal, but we want you to know that you are not alone, and help is available for whatever you are going through.
Here, we hope you will find information on how to access services, tools for getting your life established here in London, and resources around things you can do to keep yourself well and get support if you are finding it hard.
1. Adults
Moving to a new country can be exciting, but also stressful. If you are struggling with your mental health in the UK, you are not alone — and there is help available.
Explore our guide to the main ways adults can access mental health support through the NHS (National Health Service) and other organisations.
2. Parents and guardians
It is normal for a child or young person to experience negative thoughts and emotions, stress, or anxiety. These feelings may relate to events in Hong Kong or concerns about the future.
Explore our guide which outlines how you can support your child/ young person and where to find professional help in the UK.
3. Children and young adults
Moving to a new place and starting a new school can feel big, and sometimes difficult. It’s normal to feel worried, sad, or stressed about changes or what’s on your mind. If you are struggling with your feelings in the UK, you are not alone, there is help available.
Explore our guide to learn about the different ways children and young people can find support through the NHS (National Health Service) and other organisations.
4. Older adults
Moving to the UK is a significant change, and it can be stressful adapting to new ways of doing things and communities. It’s normal to feel worried or isolated, especially if you are facing health concerns or miss your support networks. If you are struggling, you are not alone, there is help available.
Explore our guide to the main ways older adults can access mental health and wellbeing support through the NHS (National Health Service) and other community organisations.
5. Further resources
Alongside the guides we’ve created with Hong Kong-led community organisations, you may also find the following useful sources of guidance, resources, and suggestions for navigating your way through life in the UK.
Mental health and wellbeing support
- The Hub of Hope is the UK’s leading mental health support database (Chasing the Stigma)
Information to welcome new arrivals to London and support migrant Londoners
- London Hong Kong Welcome Programme (Greater London Authority)
- The Migrant Londoners Hub (Greater London Authority)
Additional resources and newsletters
- UK Welcomes Refugees keeps an updated ‘live document’ of activities of different organisations from different cities for Hongkongers in the UK.
- Kingston Beats offer a range of resources for settling in the UK.
- Hong Kong Aid offer news updates.