An introductory course to develop your knowledge to identify correct signposting options and referral routes for a person who is at risk of homelessness when they are unable to access benefits and housing due to their immigration status.
Course Objectives
- To understand how immigration status affects entitlement to services
- To identify when a council or the Home Office may be required to provide housing and financial support to an adult or family with no recourse to public funds
- To identify options to prevent or resolve homelessness and to know where to obtain further support
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 person with no recourse to public funds who is at risk of homelessness
- When families and adults can be provided with accommodation and financial support by their council
- When the Home Office can provide support to people seeking asylum
- Support options for adults who do not have social care needs
- How to identify an appropriate pathway out of destitution and help a person to achieve this
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Who it's for
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This introductory course is for local authority and other professionals who may need to signpost residents with no recourse to public funds or make referrals to social care and other support services.
No prior knowledge is required. This course is suitable for practitioners new to this area of work or who want to refresh their knowledge.
Cost
£77 per person
Provider
NRPF Network
Further details / booking
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