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<p>The decision to suspend the cessation of support will be reviewed before the end
of June.</p><p> </p><p>A comprehensive cessation plan, on how to recommence support
cessations and evictions is being worked through with discussions with Local Authorities,
Other Government Departments and Stakeholders, which included members of the voluntary
and community sector.</p><p> </p><p>Generally, upon receipt of a “positive” cessation
a person is given 28 days’ notice and is referred to the Department of Work and Pensions
to apply for benefits if they require them and to Local Authorities for housing assistance.
During the Covid 19 crisis newly granted refugees have been continuing to receive
support and accommodation while their applications to mainstream benefits have been
considered.</p><p> </p><p>All people currently accommodated within our accommodation
can receive advice on asylum support and have access to our Advice, Issue Reporting
and Eligibility (AIRE) provider, Migrant Help. They can contact Migrant Help 24 hours
a day on a freephone number if they need assistance or guidance.</p><p> </p><p>We
remain committed to working closely with the accommodation providers and communicating
with local authorities to relieve pressure and capacity as much as possible and ensure
that health guidance is being followed.</p>
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