No recourse to public funds (NRPF)
Some migrants to the UK have 'no recourse to public funds', which means that they cannot access certain benefits or support provided by the government or local council. Includes what counts as public funds, who has no recourse to public funds, and what can be done about it.
What is NRPF, who is affected, what are and what are not public funds, and how to apply to have the NRPF condition lifted.
Explains which benefits and other forms of support provided by the government and local council, are considered 'public funds' in relation to immigration.
Use this interactive tool to find out if you might be entitled to claim benefits, get help with social housing, and get help from social services.
Information about how your immigration status impacts your entitlement to housing if you have 'no recourse to public funds'.
Find out how to get help with rent or find somewhere to live if you are a single person or a couple without children and have no recourse to public funds.
This summarises what NHS healthcare migrants with no recourse to public funds (NRPF) can access in England and whether this will be free or chargeable.
Local councils have a responsibility to children in need, even if their family has no recourse to public funds. Explains who may qualify for support from the local authority, how to get an assessment, and what may happen afterwards.
How adult migrants with no recourse to public funds who also have care needs may be able to access local authority social care.
How to complete the Change of Conditions application to allow you to access public funds. Takes you through the application form and includes an example form.
A guide for migrants by migrants to help you access services, build community, and take care of yourself before and after securing immigration status.
