Information about what 'no recourse to public funds' means
www.gov.uk/government/publications/public-funds--2/public-funds
www.childrenslegalcentre.com/resources/no-recourse-public-funds-nrpf/
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.
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
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/