Yes — Slough says residents with no recourse to public funds can still get help in some cases, but it depends on the type of support and an assessment by social services. For most benefits, homelessness help, and council housing access, NRPF limits entitlement, but social care support and some other help may still be available.
| Support area | Can you apply / get help? | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Social services support | Yes, for some people | Slough has a statutory duty to support certain groups with NRPF, including families with a child in need, young people formerly looked after, and adults with care and support needs. |
| NRPF support request | Yes | Slough residents requesting NRPF support should contact Social Services for an assessment. |
| Free school meals | Yes, for eligible groups | Slough says free school meal eligibility has been permanently extended to several groups who have NRPF. |
| Crisis and Resilience Fund | Possibly | The scheme is open to all eligible residents, but the published eligibility focuses on financial hardship and related needs rather than immigration status. |
| Housing / homelessness assistance | Usually no entitlement | Slough says NRPF means no entitlement to certain welfare benefits, homelessness assistance, or council housing allocation. |
If you want help under NRPF, Slough says to contact Adult Social Care on 01753 475111 (option 1) or submit an online enquiry form. For children in households where parents have NRPF, contact Slough Children First on 01753 875362.