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No Recourse to Public Funds (NRPF)New Case Checklist
Please note mandatory steps must be completed for all Children’s Social Care NRPF cases, in the following sequence:
1)New Case Checklist (including Consent/Finance and ID Checks) - upload key evidence and this completed form to MOSAIC under Documents, add a note under Case Notes
2)Provide Client with list of documents to bring to next meeting3)Upload case to NRPF Connect database to confirm immigration status - Contact your Team Manager*
MOSAIC No. / SW Name and and TeamClient/Parent Name: / Known by any other names?
Date of Birth: / Nationality:
Contact Number / Country of Origin
First Language / Interpreter required?
Address / Is this their permanent address?
Current Immigration status (if known)*
Other family members below:
Name / Date of Birth / Resides with client? / Relationship / Nationality
Statutory Declaration - NRPF
I ………………………………. of …………………………………………………………….
DOB: ………………………………………………………...………………………………..
confirm that I authorise the London Borough of Sutton make any enquiry as to my circumstances as they see fit, (including my financial circumstances) and that of anyone else who forms part of my claim including making checks with the Home Office, Police, Health Services, General Practitioners, other Local Authorities or any other organisation or individual who may hold information about me, and I hereby authorise any such organisations or individuals to release to the London Borough of Sutton such information they hold. I specifically authorise my solicitor to provide the London Borough of Sutton with copies of any documents relating to my application/s for leave to remain in the UK on whatever grounds made to the Home Office including but not limited to; any appeals I have made against refusals to grant such leave.
The London Borough of Sutton will collect personal information about me to verify whether I am entitled to support as a person subject to No Recourse to Public Funds.
All personal information collected will be used for the specific purpose it was collected for and will be held securely and protected by the Council. Once we have completed our investigation we will notify you in writing of our decision and the reasons for it.
I confirm that I have today given a full, truthful and accurate account of my history and situation prior to my application to the London Borough of Sutton. If it is determined that your household is eligible for support from the Local Authority and in consideration of such support being provided by the London Borough of Sutton I declare that:
1. I agree to have my photograph taken for the purposes of identification and Home Office checks.
2. I have not concealed or failed to provide any information in response to the questions which have been asked. I understand that failure to disclose all necessary information or to provide false information regarding myself or any of my dependents may lead to information being passed to the Police or other agencies for investigation and to a refusal to provide support or to continue to provide support.
3. I understand that it may be a criminal offence to give false or misleading information or withhold relevant information.
4. I also understand that my application may be rejected and I may be prosecuted if I provide information which is false or misleading.
5. I confirm that I will inform the London Borough of Sutton of any change in my circumstances as soon as it arises, whilst I am being considered for, or are in receipt of, assistance and support from the Council.
6. I will notify the London Borough of Sutton immediately when a decision is made on my application for leave to remain in the UK.
7. If I am granted leave to remain in the UK with access to public funds I will immediately seek accommodation and make an application for all the benefits that I and my family are entitled to and will notify the Council as soon as such benefits are granted. Failure to do so may result in support being suspended and/or recovery action being taken to recover any overpayment.
8. If I obtain limited leave to remain in the UK but with a condition that I have no recourse to public funds that I will take all reasonable steps to have this condition lifted by the Home Office expeditiously. Failure to do so may result in support being suspended.
9. I understand that if I seek to rely at a later date on information I was aware of today, but failed to provide or at a later date, my situation changes in any way and I fail to inform the London Borough of Sutton about my change in circumstances, I may be liable for investigation and/or prosecution as to possible fraud the result of which could mean that I am disqualified from further support.
10. The London Borough of Sutton will provide appropriate support to meet the essential needs of your household, provided that the above conditions are adhered to.
11. As part of this this agreement, your case will be reviewed as follows:
Families with childrens
Initial review after 3 months with a further review taking place every 6 months
Adults only
Initial review after 6 weeks and then every 12 months
Signed:………………………………………………………...……………………………….
Date : ………………………………………………………...………………………………..
Witness: …………………………………………………...………………………………….
Date: ……………………………………………...………………..…………………..
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Information
You should complete as much of this section as soon as possible and ask the client to bring documentation to the next meeting - print out List of NRPF Documents and pass to the client. The more information caseworkers have the quicker a decision can be made and support can be offered, if appropriate.
Key Questions / Why is this important / Response1. Where is the person currently living and what is their address history? / The client must be residing in LB Sutton to qualify for support from LB Sutton
2. Have they approached social services in any other borough?
Evidence of Destitution
3. How has the person been supporting themselves and what has changed? How do they plan to support themselves in future? / For NRPF cases, the Council must make an assessment of destitution in order to provide support.
4. Do they have friends, family or other support networks that could help them (including abroad)?
5. Why are they seeking social services support?
6. If a lone parent, is there support from the absent parent or efforts being made to obtain
Support?
Immigration Status
7. Are they an EEA (European Economic Area) national? They may be entitled to some mainstream benefits and able to see employment. / Please read additional advice to support EEA nationals. It is recommended that all EEA nationals presenting to the local authority for assistance are referred for advice in order to establish their entitlement to benefits and/or to check that any refusals of benefits are correct.
8. What is their current immigration status? See link to Immigration Status types.
Upload case to NRPF Connect database to confirm immigration status - Contact your Team Manager for details on how to access the system.
/ The following groups of people could fall into the NRPF client group:-Visa overstayers
-Asylum seekers or refused asylum seeker
-People on spousal or student visas
-People with Leave to Remain with NRPF stamped on their visa
-EEA nationals
9. Do they have any outstanding applications to the Home Office to regularise their stay? / The type of application affects the support that can be offered. In most cases people claiming asylum will receive national asylum support from the Home Office, rather than local authority.
10. Do they have Leave to Remain with NRPF stamped on their visa? / Take a copy of the Visa and upload to MOSAIC.
11. Do they have legal representation, if so what are the Solicitor’s details, and are they happy with the advice they have been getting? / The quality of legal representation makes a big difference to the outcome of cases. We can signpost to The Migrant and Refugee Network Suttonwho have appropriately qualified Office of the Immigration Services Commissioner
(OISC) Advisors.
Other important information
What is the person’s history in the UK?
Does the person have permission to work?
What NHS services is the claimant/family entitled to? / Read the NHS Healthcare for migrants with NRPF factsheet
Is the person on a spousal visa and fleeing domestic violence? See link to further guidance on Section 3.4, P18 of the full Children’s and Adults NRPF Guidance / The client should seek legal advice and potentially apply to the Home Office under a fast track procedure
Have you checked if the claimant/family have considered return to their country of origin. / Financial help is available for eligible people/families who can apply for up to £2,000. The funds can be used to help find a job or start a business in the country of origin. See the Home Office voluntary return home scheme
Checklist of evidence that the client should bring to the next meeting -
Date of Next meeting : …………………..
Print out List of NRPF Documents and pass to the client.
Evidence / Rationale / List of items
Current Address / Are they the responsibility of LB Sutton? / - Evidence that the applicant has been living at that address e.g. letter from a school, GP etc
Evidence of Destitution / Are they destitute and therefore potentially in need of a service? / - Letter confirming homelessness/ notice to quit accommodation
- Bank statements to confirm income
Immigration Status / What is their status in the UK? / - Identification documentation such as:
✓passport
✓biometric card
✓visa
✓nationality identity card
- Name and address of their legal representative
- A copy of any applications made to the Home Office
ID and Credit Checksheet
(complete for main Claimant and Spouse)
General Information -Name:
Claimant / Spouse
MOSAIC No/s. / No. of Children
Documents highlighted in yellow must be taken to SHP, Sutton Gate, 1 Carshalton Rd, Sutton, SM1 4LE (opposite the Police Station) for scanning and verification before any financial support can be agreed, contact James Cochran on 020 8915 2369 to make a prior appointment. Only original documents only can be scanned, copies will not be accepted.
ID Document Checklist -
Main Claimant - Name:
ID Provided / Original Seen / Verified document uploaded to MOSAIC under ‘Documents’ / Requested / Next Steps
Original Passports/Photo Id/ Residence /Biometric Cards for Applicant/s, household members and Allchildren
Original Immigration card
Original full birth certificates for Applicant and all children
Original marriage certificates/ civil partnerships
Proof of Pregnancy
Details of all addresses lived in since arriving in the UK. Include Dates of Residence, Type of Accommodation and reason for leaving. ie must include Tenancy Agreement, Notice of repossession, Utility Letters/bills, letter from a school, GP etc
If previously living with family/friends, supply a letter confirming dates of residence.
Notice to Quit from Landlord/Family/ Friends
Re-Possession Order / Bailiff’s Warrant
Letter of Employment or Employment Contract & Wage Slips for the last (6 months)
Original Bank Statements for All Bank/ Building Society Accounts (6 Months)
Credit Card Statement (6 months)
Evidence of previous employment P45, P60, Payslips, Letters from Employers
A letter detailing how you have supportedyourself to date and financial/practical support which you are currently receiving from friends, family, support networks, external Agencies or your Church (You will need to provide names and contact details for those who have supported you).
Copies of application(s) made to the Home Office and the Home Office Reference Number/ Any Letters you have received from the Home Office
Confirmation of School/ College/University attending by you, your partner or Children
Medical reports and diagnosis if Claiming a medical condition
Letter from GP confirming registration and date registered
A signed letter detailing the assets owned by you abroad e.g. property, cash, cars, investments, bank/ building Society Accounts
Police Reports / Evidence
Support Letter/s from external Agencies
Other documents provided
Credit (and ID) Check Requests (all sections must be completed)
Main Claimant - Name:
Check required / Details / Date requested / Evidence found / Next steps
Credit Check - Contact:
Mike Montrose-Francis - MASH Manager
Gary Weithers - RAS Manager who will carry out a credit check with Call Credit on your behalf / Send email to relevant Team Manager with clients/spouse name, address and DOB
Social Media / ‘Light’ search on facebook and instagram to confirm identity.
ID Check / PIPL.com
Search on name, email address or phone no. to confirm identity.
Now complete details for spouse (if applicable) below:
Documents highlighted in yellow must be taken to SHP, Sutton Gate, 1 Carshalton Rd, Sutton, SM1 4LE (opposite the Police Station) for scanning and verification before any financial support can be agreed, contact James Cochran on 020 8915 2369 to make a prior appointment. Only original documents can be scanned, copies will not be accepted.ID Document Checklist -
Spouse of Main Claimant - Name:
ID Provided / Original Seen / Verified - Uploaded to MOSAIC under ‘documents’ / Requested / Next Steps
Original Copies of Passports/Photo Id/ Residence /Biometric Cards for Applicant/s, household members and Allchildren
Original Immigration card
Original full birth certificates for Applicant and all children
Original marriage certificates/ civil partnerships
Details of all addresses lived in since arriving in the UK. Include Dates of Residence, Type of Accommodation and reason for leaving. ie must include Tenancy Agreement, Notice of repossession, Utility Letters/bills, letter from a school, GP etc
If previously living with family/Friends, please supply a letter confirming dates of residence.
Notice to Quit from Landlord/Family/ Friends
Re-Possession Order / Bailiff’s Warrant
Letter of Employment or Employment Contract & Wage Slips for the last (6 months)
Original Bank Statements for All Bank/ Building Society Accounts (6 Months)
Credit Card Statement (6 months)
Evidence of previous employment P45, P60, Payslips, Letters from Employers
A letter detailing how you have supportedyourself to date and financial/practical support which you are currently receiving from friends, family, support networks, external Agencies or your Church (You will need to provide names and contact details for those who have supported you).
Copies of application(s) made to the Home Office and the Home Office Reference Number/ Any Letters you have received from the Home Office
Confirmation of School/ College/University attending by you, your partner or Children
Medical reports and diagnosis if Claiming a medical condition
Letter from GP confirming registration and date registered
A signed letter detailing the assets owned by you abroad e.g. property, cash, cars, investments, bank/ building Society Accounts
Police Reports / Evidence
Support Letter/s from external Agencies
Other documents provided
Credit (and ID) Check Requests (all sections must be completed)
Spouse of Main Claimant - Name:
Check required / Details / Date requested / Evidence found / Next steps
Credit Check - Contact:
Mike Montrose-Francis - MASH Manager
Gary Weithers - RAS Manager / Send email to relevant Team Manager with clients/spouse name, address and DOB
Social Media / ‘Light’ look at facebook and instagram to confirm identity.
ID Check / PIPL.com
Search on name, email address or phone no. to confirm identity.
Next Steps:
❖Upload case details to the NRPF Connect database to confirm immigration status - Contact your Team Manager.
❖Upload key evidence and this completed form to MOSAIC under Documents, add a note under Case Notes.
If the decision is made that the family is eligible to be assessed for local authority support under S17 Children’s Act (1989), please
❖Update the The Service User Groups on the front page of MOSAIC; the following User Groups and Sub Groups can be used:
➢Absent parenting (User Group) = NRPF and UCAS (Sub Groups)
➢Low Income (User Group) = NRPF and Asylum seeking families (Sub Groups)
➢Cases other than CIN (User Group ) = NRPF (Sub Group)
❖Complete a C+F Assessment
❖Complete a Human Rights Assessment (if applicable)
❖If support is to be provided and agreed by Head of Service you must notify Business Support via the appropriate Google Form link.
June 2018