Access to social security benefits by those subject to immigration control was radically restructured from 3rd April 2000. One needs specialist advice on the accessibility to welfare benefits.

T&C’s team of experts can provide you advice and assistance on:

ACCESS TO SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFITS

Non-contributory benefits

Subject to immigration control

Those who require but are without leave to enter or remain
Leave subject to a condition of no recourse to public funds
Leave given as the result of a maintenance undertaking
Leave pending appeal

Exemptions from “Subject to immigration control” test

Habitual residence

Backdating of benefits for refugees

Further residence requirements and contributory benefits

THE ASYLUM SUPPORT SCHEME

Two Schemes and common aspects of the Schemes

Claim for asylum
Asylum claim not determined
Dependants of asylum seekers
‘Destitute’ or likely to become ‘destitute’

NATIONAL ASYLUM SUPPORT SERVICE (NASS) SCHEME

Applications for support
Whether a person is destitute under NASS
Whether a person can meet their ‘essential living needs’
Clothing
Accommodation
Domestic violence

EXCLUSION FROM SUPPORT

PROVISION OF SUPPORT

Temporary NASS support

Support provided under NASS

Providing accommodation

Racial harassment and domestic violence

Expenses in connection with asylum claim

Other services

Contributions to support

National Health Service prescriptions / dental treatment / sight tests

Changes of circumstances

APPEALS UNDER THE NATIONAL ASYLUM SUPPORT SCHEME

Rights of appeal

Appeal procedures

INTERIM OR NASS SUPPORT

HARD CASES

COMMUNITY CARE PROVISION FOR THOSE SUBJECT TO IMMIGRATION CONTROL

ACCESS TO HOUSING, EDUCATION & HEALTH