We are redesigning the NRPF Network website to make it easier for you to find support and information online.
We’d like to invite you to take a survey and share your feedback so we can make sure the new website works better for you.
The survey should take about 10 to 20 minutes. It is open until 14 June.
For immigration purposes, ‘public funds’ refers to:
Many other benefits, services or support schemes provided by the government or local councils are not considered public funds for immigration purposes and can be accessed by a person with no recourse to public funds. However, some of these services may still require a person to:
The immigration-related requirements for commonly accessed public services are set out in our rights and entitlements pages.
For further information, see the Home Office public funds guidance for caseworkers.
Page updated: 17 March 2026
