Adult social care will undertake a needs assessment to determine what support is required to meet the person's care and support needs and promote their wellbeing.
Adults with no recourse to public funds (NRPF) may be provided with accommodation and financial support where these are required to meet a person’s care and support needs. Any additional needs identified through the assessment should also be met.
Accommodation provided may include:
As support may be needed for a long period while a person's immigration situation is being resolved, any accommodation provided must be suitable for their needs and circumstances.
Councils can refer to our practice guidance on assessing and supporting adults with NRPF for further guidance on meeting accommodation needs.
Adults may also be provided with financial support to meet their essential living needs. This may include:
Local authorities must determine how much financial support is to be provided in each case. This will depend on the person's circumstances, any other income available to them, and the needs identified through the assessment. The support provided must be sufficient to meet the person's essential living needs and any care and support needs.
Financial support may also include the cost of utilities or council tax where these are not paid directly to the accommodation provider.
Payments may be made in different ways, including:
Councils can refer to our practice guidance on assessing and supporting adults with NRPF for further guidance on meeting subsistence needs.
Depending on the person's immigration status and circumstances relating to destitution, adult social care may also need to support them to access:
Page updated: 08 July 2026
