National guidance is available for local authorities to help them to understand migrants’ rights and entitlements. You can access the toolkit here
COSLA have also published an online webinar on Migrants’ Rights and Entitlements for councils Migrants’ Rights and Entitlements Webinar
The No Recourse to Public Funds (Scotland) Network is a forum for local authorities in Scotland to come together to share information and best practice about NRPF policy. For information about how to join contact katey@cosla.gov.uk
COSLA and IOM have a partnership to provide local authorities with access to qualified immigration advice. For more information see COSLA IOM Partnership. Local authorities can also contact immigrationadviceuk@iom.int for more information.
For more information and training resources see the UK wide NRPF Network website
There are several organisations in Scotland providing support to destitute people with NRPF, such as:
Fair Way Scotland
A coalition of charities working to end destitution by providing a gateway to support for people with NRPF
Fair-Way-Scotland-Delivery-Plan-FINAL-051021.pdf (homelessnetwork.scot)
JustRight Scotland
A human rights organisation with a Scottish Refugee & Migrant Centre
Destitution – JustRight Scotland
Safe in Scotland
Safe in Scotland provides dignified accommodation and trauma-informed support for people experiencing asylum-related destitution.
Scottish Refugee Council
Advice, information and advocacy for asylum seekers and refugees
http://www.scottishrefugeecouncil.org.uk/
Migrant Help
Information about Home Office asylum support and assistance with making applications
Citizens Advice Scotland
Run a free national helpline as part of their EU Citizens’ Support Service
British Red Cross, Refugee Support
Provides help with urgent needs, as well as a casework and advice service and crisis grant support
https://www.redcross.org.uk
Refugee Survival Trust
Provide a destitution Grants programme that provides small one-off payments to refugees and people seeking asylum in Scotland facing extreme poverty and homelessness.