Issue - meetings

[To endorse the policy of no recourse to public funds for Adult Social Care and Children and Young People]

1. That the policy and procedure regarding the support to be provided to families and adults with no recourse to public funds be approved.

2. That the financial support provided to families and adults with no recourse to public fund be approved to ensure that statutory responsibilities are met.

Subject to the following amendment to the report:

That paragraph 2.1 be removed and replaced with ‘Over the past few years there has been an increase in NRPF familied locating in the City of Wolverhampton. Some have been placed by London Boroughs due to the cost of private, rented accommodation. The majority of these families continue to be supported (including financially) by the originating London Borough. Some are assessed within Wolverhampton and require support directly. Where families choose to locate here themselves, the original London Borough will be contacted.’

Councillor Val Gibson presented the No Recourse to Public Funds report for approval. An amendment was required to paragraph 2.1 of the report to clarify the position. It was agreed that that paragraph 2.1 be removed and replaced with ‘Over the past few years there has been an increase in NRPF familied locating in the City of Wolverhampton. Some have been placed by London Boroughs due to the cost of private, rented accommodation. The majority of these families continue to be supported (including financially) by the originating London Borough. Some are assessed within Wolverhampton and require support directly. Where families choose to locate here themselves, the original London Borough will be contacted.’

There had been an increase in families with No Recourse to Public Funds (NRPF) being relocated outside of London. The policy would ensure consistency in the level of financial support offered throughout the City, following national NRPF network practice guidance. The policy also enabled the Council to fulfil the statutory duty required in supporting families and adults with NRPF.

Resolved:

1. That the policy and procedure regarding the support to be provided to families and adults with no recourse to public funds be approved.

2. That the financial support provided to families and adults with no recourse to public fund be approved to ensure that statutory responsibilities are met.