Information about what 'no recourse to public funds' means
www.gov.uk/government/publications/public-funds--2/public-funds
Organisations that support people with no recourse to public funds
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.
Praxis provides free immigration advice via a phone line and drop in services
Ramfel provides immigration, housing and destitution advice and also operates a foodbank
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.
Information about Social Care and The Care Act 2014
www.nhs.uk/conditions/social-care-and-support-guide/
www.healthwatch.co.uk/advice-and-information/2021-10-07/what-adult-social-care
www.gov.uk/government/publications/care-act-2014-part-1-factsheets/care-act-factsheets
www.ageuk.org.uk/information-advice/care/arranging-care/care-needs-assessment/
Other advice and support
Immigration advice is regulated by the Immigration Advice Authority and advisers must be registered with the IAA. You can find a registered adviser using the IAA portal.
Citizens Advice provides information and advice about a broad range of topics.
Law Centres offer free legal advice on a range of topics. You can search for your local centre and check what advice is provided
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/