Family Members & DependantsWho is considered a dependant for support purposes?


This section explains who can be treated as a dependant, what evidence is required and how family circumstances affect entitlement to support.

Factsheet 11 - Asylum support for dependants

This factsheet explains who is considered a ‘dependant’ for asylum support purposes and the conditions they must satisfy to be eligible.


Factsheet 14: Support for Families

This factsheet is for advisers working with families in the asylum support system. This factsheet explains when families can continue to receive Section 95 support after an asylum claim has been refused. It also explains the relationship between asylum support and support provided by local authorities.


March 2023 - Mixed Households and Asylum Support

This note explores how the Home Office should assess destitution where a household contains persons who are in receipt of mainstream benefits or other support. March 2023.