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<p>We are working to ensure that asylum seekers in Home Office accommodation who are
granted refugee status are able to access the mainstream benefits system smoothly
if they continue to need support to cover their living needs.</p><p>In particular,
we have established a new process that provides additional support to refugees during
their transition on to mainstream benefits. That support involves offering a prompt
appointment with the Department for Work and Pensions’ “vulnerable persons” service,
and further assistance to ensure they receive the first payment of any benefit they
are entitled to before their Home Office support comes to an end.</p>
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