Evaluation of the initiatives to enhance the move on process
An independent evaluation of several initiatives introduced to improve the move on process, focusing on implementation, early impacts, and value for money.
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The Home Office commissioned a process, impact, and value for money evaluation of 3 initiatives, aimed at improving the move on period: the temporary extension of the move on period from 28 to 56 days; the introduction of Asylum Move On Liaison Officers (AMLOs) in select local authorities; and a £2.8 million recognition payment to select local authorities. Primary data collection was completed between April and September 2025.
The evaluation found that the initiatives, particularly the temporary extension of the move on period from 28 to 56 days, improved refugee experience and operational planning, but were constrained by systemic housing shortages.
Evaluation recommendations include:
- maintain an extended move on period
- strengthen AMLO integration within the support sector
- provide sustainable, ring-fenced funding
- address systemic housing shortages
- improve communication and data sharing processes between the Home Office and local authorities