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The research identified several areas in which work is needed in Wales to improve the support and services available to people with NRPF, to improve access, and to improve We found a lack of strategy and resources, with too often little evident engagement around the prevention of destitution or the broader issue of NRPF. [...] They are greatly restricted by the law in their ability to provide services to people with an NRPF condition, but local authority duties to meet the care and support needs of adults where these do not arise solely from destitution as a result of their immigration status, and to provide services to children in need, are not affected by a lack of entitlement to public funds. [...] The assessment should be carried out in the usual way, with due regard to the wellbeing of the person and involving carers and other people they wish to be involved in the assessment. [...] Findings are characterised by the lack of a coherent response to the needs of people affected by NRPF, a lack of training and awareness, and a lack of support and infrastructure. [...] The council were initially refusing to support the family due to a lack of evidence of the situation, concerns around fraud and trafficking, and a lack of understanding of the BN(O) visa and the council's duties, and abilities, to support the family.