Support options for people with no recourse to public funds who are being discharged from hospital

Overview

An introductory course to develop your knowledge to identify correct signposting options and referral routes for a patient who cannot access benefits and housing due to their immigration status and is at risk of homelessness on discharge from hospital. 

Course Objectives

• To understand how immigration status affects entitlement to services
• To identify when social care or the NHS may be required to provide ongoing care, including housing and financial support, to a patient with no recourse to public funds
• To be able to implement best practice when working to safely discharge patients with no recourse to public funds who are destitute or at risk of homelessness
  
  

What you’ll learn

• What ‘no recourse to public funds’ means and who this applies to 
• What services people with no recourse to public funds can access 
• How to assist a patient with no recourse to public funds who will be at risk of homelessness on discharge 
• When the NHS can meet ongoing care needs  
• When social care can provide families and adults with accommodation and financial support
• Support options for adults who do not have social care needs
• How to identify an appropriate long-term pathway out of destitution and help the patient to achieve this 
  
  

Who it's for

This introductory course is for healthcare, social care, homelessness and other professionals involved in discharge planning or other roles that enable the continuity of care from hospital to the community. 

No prior knowledge is required. This course is suitable for practitioners new to this area of work or who want to refresh their knowledge.  

This course covers social care, health, and children’s legislation that applies in England. If you work in Scotland, Wales, or Northern Ireland, we can deliver a course that specifically covers the devolved legislation. Please get in touch to register your interest or enquire about commissioning a course.  

We recommend that social workers and other practitioners who are responsible for assessing need and delivering support to families or adults with no recourse to public funds attend one of our in-depth courses: 

• Supporting adults with no recourse to public funds: social care duties and best practice
• Supporting families with no recourse to public funds: social care duties and best practice
  
  

How the course is delivered

This course is delivered in one session over MS Teams using a combination of trainer presentation, case studies, and group discussion. Participants will need access to their own device and are encouraged to contribute via the chat or speaker functions.