News archive

Continuing healthcare and funded nursing care can be provided regardless of immigration status

01 Nov 2021

DHSC confirms that CHC, FNC, and section 117 aftercare are not subject to overseas visitors charging.

New human rights template and guidance for councils

09 Nov 2021

Applying Schedule 3 when a person who is 'in breach of immigration laws' qualifies for social services' support.

Home Office updates policy setting out when access to public funds must be granted

09 Nov 2021

Guidance requires child welfare impacts to be considered and defines 'imminent risk of destitution'.

Supporting residents with pre-settled status who are destitute or at risk of homelessness

11 Mar 2022

What councils need to consider when a person is ineligible for benefits

Free school meal entitlement to be extended to all families with no recourse to public funds

14 Apr 2022

The Government will also consult on extending entitlement for childcare for two-year-olds.

Fee waiver introduced for children applying for British citizenship

13 Jun 2022

£1,012 fee to be waived if families can demonstrate that they cannot afford this.

Temporary refugee permission introduced

11 Jul 2022

Group 2 refugees face uncertain immigration journey and future NRPF risks remain unclear.

Free childcare extended to all disadvantaged children

30 Sep 2022

Following a recent consultation on early education provision, 15 hours a week free childcare is now available to all disadvantaged two-year-olds in England.

Social services’ expenditure on households with no recourse to public funds reaches £64 million per annum

30 Nov 2022

Local authorities using NRPF Connect face continued demand for essential ‘safety-net’ support with European Economic Area (EEA) nationals at greater risk of destitution.

Setting subsistence rates in a cost-of-living crisis

16 Mar 2023

Key principles, considerations, and approaches for local authorities when determining subsistence rates