Reports and publications

COSLA and Scottish Government published the first progress report for the Ending Destitution Together (EDT) strategy in December 2022. This outlines the implementation and delivery of initial EDT actions to support people with No Recourse to Public Funds (NRPF) in...

Action Areas

The Ending Destitution Strategy coordinates work under three action areas: Essential Needs Actions are being taken to help to increase the provision of dignified access to accommodation, food and financial assistance via local authorities and the third sector, as well...

National Approach

The Ending Destitution Together strategy focuses on the role of public services and wider community support in helping people with No Recourse to Public Funds (NRPF). The national approach aims to strengthen the provision of statutory support for families with...

Pathways out of destitution

With the right support people can be supported out of destitution. For some people, this might be through accessing qualified immigration advice and gaining access to public funds; in other situations, it might be through employment and raising earnings so that they...

Causes of destitution

For some people who are subject to No Recourse to Public Funds (NRPF) rules, the risk of destitution while they are in the UK is low, because they are working or have another form of financial support, such as savings or assistance from family, which meets their...