No recourse to public funds: guidance for local authorities

This guidance:

• explains how an individual’s immigration status will typically impact on their ability to access public funds
• explains benefit entitlements for those with permission under the EU Settlement Scheme
• provides information for local authorities and councils regarding their statutory duties to support people subject to a NRPF condition
• provides information for local authorities and councils regarding their discretionary powers and limitations in offering support to people subject to a NRPF condition
• provides links to the relevant legislation regarding relevant duties, discretionary powers and restrictions