NRPF Network

Welcome to the webpages of the NRPF Network, a network of local authorities focusing on the statutory response to destitute people from abroad who have no recourse to public funds (NRPF).

No recourse to public funds (NRPF) refers to destitute people from abroad who are subject to immigration control and have no entitlement to welfare benefits, Home Office support for asylum seekers or public housing.

Operating under the auspices of the Association of Directors of Adult Social Services (ADASS) and the Association of Directors of Children's Social Services (ADCSS) Asylum Taskforce, the Network aims to support and represent local authorities, although other organisations may be invited to join. The network is hosted by Islington Council.

Aims and Objectives

The network works at practice, policy and strategic levels and aims to:

• share information and good practice amongst local authorities and other agencies working in this area
• work with government departments to raise the practical and policy issues of NRPF
• obtain reimbursement for local authorities of the costs of providing support to people with NRPF
• develop a strategic response to NRPF

Activities

Network activities include:

• providing guidance and information on service provision, legal obligations and entitlement to services
• providing information on developments in case law, research, policy and training
• researching and monitoring the scale of the issue and the associated costs to local authorities and to other agencies
• facilitating information sharing and benchmarking
• providing training for local authorities

As well as the national work, there are also a number of regional NRPF Network groups, and the network is committed to working in partnership with other agencies, including government departments and the voluntary sector, to find solutions to the issues that arise with NRPF.

Joining the network

The network is open to all local authorities and their representative bodies. Other statutory and voluntary sector organisations with an interest in the statutory response to NRPF may be invited to participate in and contribute to the network. To join the Network please see the 'Join the Network' page on the lefthand toolbar.