Decision details

To endorse the policy for 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.’