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Local authorities can provide social care to adults who have care and support needs. They also have a duty to protect adults who are at risk of abuse or neglect.
Social care is not classed as a public fund for immigration purposes. This means it can be provided to people who have no recourse to public funds (NRPF).
Social care can also be provided to people seeking asylum, including those who are accommodated by the Home Office. Further information is available in the Home Office guidance on asylum seekers with care needs.
Social care may include:
Local authorities in England, Wales and Northern Ireland may also provide a Disabled Facilities Grant to help fund adaptations to a person’s home.
If a person qualifies for care and support, the local authority will carry out a financial assessment to decide whether they need to contribute towards the cost of their care. This applies in the same way to people with no recourse to public funds.
In some cases, a local authority may also provide accommodation and financial support where a person:
If a person does not have lawful immigration status, there may be restrictions on the support that can be provided.
More information about accommodation and financial support through social care is available in our pages on social care support for adults with NRPF, which cover all parts of the UK. Councils can also refer to our practice guidance on assessing and supporting adults with NRPF for more detailed guidance.
Page updated: 24 June 2026
