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<p>To reduce the number of people currently accommodated in hotels and other accommodation
types, and therefore reduce costs and limit the burden on the taxpayer, we are reliant
upon people who are no longer eligible for asylum support leaving the asylum accommodation
estate as quickly as possible. This number is increasing due to significant efforts
underway to clear the asylum backlog.</p><p>An individual remains eligible for asylum
support for a prescribed period from the day they are notified of the decision on
their asylum claim. Where someone is given notice that their asylum claim has been
granted, their appeal has been allowed or their asylum claim has been refused but
they have been given leave to enter or remain, the prescribed period in legislation
is 28 days. There has been no change to the prescribed period.</p><p>Individuals should
make plans to move on from asylum support as quickly as possible. We offer support
through Migrant Help or their partner organisation in doing this. This includes providing
advice on accessing the labour market, on applying for Universal Credit and signposting
to local authorities for assistance with housing. Newly recognised refugees are entitled
to housing assistance from their local authority and are treated as a priority need
if they have children or are considered vulnerable. Individuals do not need to wait
for their BRP to make a claim for benefits and are encouraged to do so as early as
possible if they require them.</p><p>We are engaging the Department for Work and Pensions
and the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, as well as our accommodation
and support contractors including Migrant Help, on ensuring individuals can move on
from asylum support as smoothly as possible.</p><p>We will consider evidence received
from voluntary sector organisations and local authorities and will respond to them
via the usual routes.</p><p>A notice to quit (NTQ) will only be issued once a person
has been issued a biometric residence permit (BRP).</p><p> </p>
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