Rough sleepers to benefit from funding by Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, Nottinghamshire County Council and Framework

A range of services aimed at preventing rough sleeping and supporting those affected in Nottinghamshire have been awarded £837,000.

The funding, from the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, will be complemented by an additional £90,000 from Nottinghamshire County Council and £70,000 from Framework.

They will work with the seven district and borough councils and housing providers to ensure people who are rough sleeping receive a range of support to improve their outcomes.

Mr Tony Harper, chairman of the council’s adult social care and health committee, said: “It will allow us to develop services to tackle the underlying issues around homelessness, such as mental health or substance misuse.

“These services aren’t just about providing appropriate accommodation. We are also giving people the support they need to take positive steps away from difficult situations and hopefully end the cycle of rough sleeping.”

Key aspects include a rough sleeping co-ordinator and housing navigators to work with organisations to ensure that people get the support that they need, a range of interventions to prevent homelessness through housing and employment initiative, and a street outreach team.