Councils are giving more money to people hosting Ukrainian refugees who have fled their homeland.
Ukrainian refugees Liudmyla Hrebeniuk and her daughter Alina Liudchko have been living with their hosts Kev and Mae Draper since fleeing the Russian invasion
Since living at the Drapers' home in Keynsham near Bristol, both have been adapting to life in their new country."I now see England as my home. Its been difficult as my English is not so good.She added they were grateful for the support they had received, with money for food and clothing.
The authority is also renewing an appeal for new hosts as 60 new refugees are expected to arrive in the area in the next few months.
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