Asylum support
This section provides basic information about support and accommodation for asylum seekers – individuals who have applied for asylum and are waiting for a decision on their claim.
It also includes what you can do for those who have been refused asylum and have had their support terminated. This section covers: - Status of the asylum applicant
- Support for asylum applicants – overview
- Eligibility for asylum support
- Applying for asylum support
- Housing for asylum applicants
- Accessing cash support (includes issues around using the ARC)
- Change of circumstances
- Termination of asylum support (after a positive and negative decision)
- Section 4 support
- Special needs
- Further resources
Asylum support for unaccompanied children Unaccompanied asylum-seeking children are young people aged under 18 who are not accompanied by a parent or guardian, and who apply for asylum. Unaccompanied children seeking asylum are not supported in the same way as adult asylum applicants. Under the Children Act 1989, support for unaccompanied children is the responsibility of local authority social services departments, regardless of the child’s immigration status. This section covers section 17 support, section 20 support and what to do when the young person turns 18. |
