Scotland - Social services' support for adults with no recourse to public funds

Overview

Develop your knowledge and skills to effectively respond to requests for care and support, including accommodation and financial assistance, made by adults who are unable to access benefits and housing due to their immigration status. Please note this course is tailored to those in Scotland and focuses on Scottish legislation.

Who it's for

• Social workers
• NRPF caseworkers
• Managers
• Healthcare professionals
• Local authority legal officers 

What you’ll learn

• What ‘no recourse to public funds’ means and who this applies to
• What to consider when assessing the care and support needs of a person an adult with no recourse to public funds 
• When accommodation may be provided to meet needs under section 12 of the Social Work (Scotland) Act 1968 and other legislation
• When and how to undertake a human rights assessment
• Best practice in case management and service delivery

Course outline

• Part 1: Introduction to 'no recourse to public funds' (NRPF)
• Part 2: Providing accommodation under the Social Work (Scotland) Act 1968 & Mental Health (Care and Treatment) Act 2003 
• Part 3: Human rights assessments when the Schedule 3 exclusion applies and resolving cases
  
   
   

This is an interactive course and includes case studies.