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Support for people with no recourse to public funds

  • Online
  • Thursday 22 January, 10:00am - 12:00pm
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    Learn about support options for people experiencing homelessness with no recourse to public funds, with talks from Catherine Houlcroft and Henry St Clair Miller from NRPF network.

    Free to eligible organisations, funded by the UK Government.

    Find out if you qualify for free training.

    What this event covers

    This event will cover:

    • who has no recourse to public funds (NRPF) and what this means

    • how to identify and assist a person to achieve a long-term solution to destitution

    • best practice for assisting a person or family with NRPF at risk of homelessness

    • when social care duties apply to provide accommodation and financial support

    • what other support might be available, including, NHS-funded care and Home Office support

    This event will feature a question and answer session.

    What you'll learn

    By the end of this event, you will understand:

    • the implications of no recourse to public funds (NRPF) status for people facing homelessness

    • when social care duties apply to provide accommodation and financial assistance

    • alternative support pathways, including NHS-funded care and Home Office provisions

    • strategies for helping people with NRPF secure sustainable solutions to destitution

    Who this event is for

    You don't need any prior knowledge for this event.

    You might work for a local authority, advice service, or provide support in the voluntary sector.