A Practical Guide to the Availability of Local Authority Support for People from Abroad

Over the past 20 years or so the issue of immigration status has become increasingly relevant to a person's entitlement to local authority support, and to the powers and duties of a local authority to provide services. This development spans a range of local government services including housing, children's services, support to former looked after children, and adult social care.

At the same time, the Immigration Rules have been the subject of numerous revisions, and the status of European U...