In 2018 it was estimated that 46 people were sleeping rough in Nottingham. When combined with the number of people at living in emergency rough sleeper accommodation, the total is 86 people.
Getting people off the streets and into warm homes is a complex and delicate issue. Many rough sleepers are experiencing a series of challenges, including mental and physical ill-health, alcohol and drug addiction, and a history of offending. There is no single solution to the problem of rough sleeping, which is why we aim to congregate local rough sleeping charities in a bid to promote a diverse range of help and support services.
What help is offered to rough sleepers?
Funded by the council, Framework’s Street Outreach Team offer support to rough sleepers in Nottingham by helping them to:
In addition:
Winter is a critical period for helping rough sleepers. When the temperature drops below 0 degrees Celsius, emergency measures are imposed to get all rough sleepers into temporary shelters. Thanks to the Red Cross and Fire Service, emergency shelters with toilet facilities, seating and hot drinks are available on London Road and Carlton Road.
What to do
If you see a rough sleeper, please contact Framework with a location and a brief description of the situation. This will help us to find the person and offer them support.