The report of the cross-party parliamentary inquiry into asylum support for children and young people found evidence of families living on such low levels of support that they struggled to feed themselves.
It details how some of those on the very lowest rate of support are paid their financial allowances on “cashless” cards, leaving them without money to pay for a bus fare to medical appointments or to take their children to school.
The report makes a series of recommendations to government, calling on ministers to ensure that asylum support for all children is brought into line with mainstream benefits, and for an end to the “cashless” system.
Register Now to Continue Reading
Thank you for visiting Children & Young People Now and making use of our archive of more than 60,000 expert features, topics hubs, case studies and policy updates. Why not register today and enjoy the following great benefits:
What's Included
-
Free access to 4 subscriber-only articles per month
-
Email newsletter providing advice and guidance across the sector
Already have an account? Sign in here
