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Refugee, Asylum and Migrants with No Recourse to Public Funds (NRPF)

Refugee, Asylum and Migrants with No Recourse to Public Funds (NRPF)

Camden has always been a place ready to welcome refugees and asylum seekers - we are here to support people when they are at their most in need, provide them with safety, shelter and the opportunity to rebuild their lives.   

 

For more information on our Ukrainian support, please visit Supporting Ukraine - Camden Council 

Please note, Housing professionals are not to provide immigration advice, this should be sought from a qualified immigration adviser. Immigration advice is a regulated activity. Providing unregulated advice is a criminal offence.  

 

We can help tenants to identify lawyers. Tenants can search for an immigration advice using the Government tool. 

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  • The Refugee Council – An Infoline connects refugees and people seeking asylum with organisations that can help. To contact the Infoline, please call Freephone number 0808 196 7272 

    Citizen’s advice  - Online advice on immigration and legal aid  

    Help and support if you've recently arrived from Afghanistan - Camden Council 
     
    Housing Rights Information – provides advice and information on help for Ukrainian refugees  

    British Red Cross - Support with essentials such as bedding and clothing and support and befriending to help settle into the UK, know your local area and register with local services. They can also support with family tracing and run an international reunification programme. 

    Migrant Help – Advice for people requiring help with asylum claim, asylum support and refugee resettlement programme  

     
    Camden Community Law Centre - providing free and independent legal advice and representation in employment, housing, welfare benefits, asylum and immigration law for people living, working and studying in Brent and Camden. 

    Project 17- Provide advice on housing and financial options for families with no recourse to public funds 

    Haringey Migrant Support Centre - Haringey Migrant Support Centre offers free advice and casework support on immigration, housing, homelessness and destitution across Greater London. 
      


     Top tips from co-workers: 

    • For those unrooted from their communities, utilising local support groups and community centres can be supportive (OneCamden is an online directory of voluntary and community groups in Camden) 

    • Local Government Association (LGA) provides resources for council’s supporting refugees, asylum seekers and unaccompanied children  

    • There are ESOL courses available in Camden (see section on education) 

Last updated: 16 May 2025