Asylum Support: financial support and accommodation

This Right to Remain guide covers all main aspects of Home Office asylum support under the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999, including Section 98 (temporary/emergency), Section 95 (while awaiting a decision), and Section 4 (after refusal). It explains the destitution test, how to apply via Migrant Help or the ASF1 form, what evidence is required, dispersal policy, ASPEN payment cards, subsistence-only support, and what happens after a grant of refugee status. The guide also notes significant planned changes from June 2026, when the Home Office intends to shift asylum support from a legal duty to a power, and advises readers that further Home Office guidance is still awaited. It is particularly useful for community organisers and caseworkers supporting people in the asylum system who need practical, step-by-step guidance.