In England and Wales support to survivors of trafficking who have entered the NRM is provided under the Modern Slavery Victim Care Contract (MSVCC). MSVCC support is not a public fund and so support will be available to person regardless of their immigration status.
The provision of emergency accommodation can be available to a person prior to receiving a reasonable grounds (RG) decision, if it is necessary to prevent destitution or the person is at risk of further exploitation. To access emergency support through the MSVCC, a person must meet the destitution test, meaning that they are without access to adequate accommodation and/or other essential living needs. If a person has access to public funds or has claimed asylum and can access accommodation from other sources, such as local authority homelessness assistance or Home Office asylum support, they will not qualify for MSVCC support. Where a person is being supported by social services under the Care Act 2014 or section 17 of the Children Act 1989 or the Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act 2014, they would not usually be able to access emergency MSVCC support.
When a person has received a positive RG decision, the full package of MSVCC support is available. Support is provided throughout the duration of the 30 day reflection period until either they have a negative conclusive grounds decision regarding their trafficking claim, or up to 45 days following a positive conclusive grounds (CG) decision on their trafficking claim.
