Useful links
We are a small organisation with limited capacity to take on new clients, if we are unable to support you directly, you may be able to get help from some of the organisations listed on this page.
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Lewisham Refugee and Migrant Network provides a range of advice and advocacy services for migrants in London who are experiencing destitution and homelessness, including those with no recourse to public funds.
Hackney Migrants Centre provides regular advice sessions covering ranger of topics including immigration, housing and welfare and is open to all migrants.
www.hackneymigrantcentre.org.uk
Harringey Migrant Support Centre is currently operating as a phone service offering support with immigration, housing and welfare issues.
Project 17 provides advice, advocacy and support to migrant families with children who are experiencing destitution and homelessness.
The Unity Project runs weekly casework sessions to assist people with NRPF to apply for a ‘change of conditions’ to their leave which, if successful will allow them to access public funds.
Migrants Organise provides advice and support on a range of issues including immigration, housing and community to people who are engaged in their community programme - this can be accessed through a referral.
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Citizens Advice provides information and advice about a broad range of topics.
Shelter provides specialist housing advice and will be able to tell you about your rights
The Trussell Trust operates a network of food banks across the UK. In order to access a food bank you need to get a food voucher from a referral organisation such as Citizens Advice, a social worker or health care professional
www.trusselltrust.org/get-help/emergency-food/food-vouchers/
Resources
We have partnered with Project 17 to produce a number of resources to help advisers to navigate Care Act support in different situations.
You can use our flowchart to check if your client will be owed a duty under the Care Act 2014 and then choose the guide and template letter that best reflects their circumstances.
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Guide to understanding Care Act support - you can read in detail about the eligibility criteria, assessment process and the risks associated with accessing support. You can use one of our template letters depending on your client’s situation:
Leave to Remain NRPF/non-urgent
If your client has already requested support under the Care Act and been refused, you can read our Guide to Challenging Care Act Decisions
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You can read our guidance specifically for families with NRPF who are already getting support from their local authority under Section 17 of the Children Act. You can then use a template referral letter depending on whether your client is undocumented or has leave to remain with an NRPF condition.
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You can read our guidance on getting Care Act support for people who are pregnant and have no other dependent children living with them. You can then use the template letter that best reflects your client’s situation:-