Social services' support for adults with no recourse to public funds

Overview

Develop your knowledge and skills to effectively respond to requests for care and support, including accommodation and financial assistance, made by adults who are unable to access benefits and housing due to their immigration status.

This course is now fully booked - new date added 24 March 2025 - Social services' support for adults with no recourse to public funds

Date:	13 March 2025 - Fully booked (new date added 24 March 2025)
Time:	9.30am - 3.30pm
Duration:	3 x 1.5 hr sessions
Location:	Online via MS Teams
Price:	£175.00

Who it's for

Social workers
NRPF caseworkers
Managers
Healthcare professionals
Local authority legal officers

What you’ll learn

What ‘no recourse to public funds’ means and who this applies to
What to consider when assessing needs of a person with no recourse to public funds under the Care Act 2014
When accommodation may be provided to meet needs under the Care Act 2014 or section 117 of the Mental Health Act 1983
When and how to undertake a human rights assessment
Best practice in case management and service delivery

Course outline

Part 1: Introduction to 'no recourse to public funds' (NRPF)
Part 2: Providing accommodation under the Care Act 2014 & section 117 of the Mental Health Act 1983
Part 3: Human rights assessments when the Schedule 3 exclusion applies

This is an interactive course and includes case studies.