We’re taking part in the Women’s Rough Sleeping Census

Every year, data is collected about people who are sleeping rough across England. We know from experience that women are among the most vulnerable people in the rough sleeping population, but they are often missing from this crucial data.

Women who are experiencing homelessness are generally less visible. They can be found seeking shelter in fast-food restaurants, on night buses, in unsafe accommodation (sometimes with unsuitable people who expect something in return) or walking throughout the night to avoid the dangers of sleeping on the street.

Between Monday 22nd – Sunday 28th September 2025, Framework’s Teams throughout the East Midlands and Sheffield are taking part in the Women’s Rough Sleeping Census. The census aims to bring visibility to the experiences of women who are rough sleeping, which will help to inform better service design and improved outcomes.  
 
Our teams will work with women affected by homelessness, or who have experienced insecure accommodation in the last three months, to complete a short survey on their experience. This anonymised data will then be collated nationally to provide a more accurate picture of women’s rough sleeping and inform changes in policy and practice that help women get better, more targeted support. 

If you are aware of someone sleeping rough, please let us know.  

Rough Sleeper 24 Hour Hotline for Nottingham: 

Call freephone 0800 066 5356 or text ‘SOT’ followed by your message to 80800. 

You can email the Nottingham City Street Outreach Team at: streetoutreach@frameworkha.org 

Rough Sleeper 24 Hour Hotline for Nottinghamshire: 

Call freephone 0800 066 5356 or text ‘SOTN’ followed by your message to 80800.

You can email the Nottinghamshire Street Outreach Team at: nottinghamshiresot@frameworkha.org 

Rough Sleeper 24 Hour Hotline for Sheffield:

Call freephone 0800 066 5358.

You can email the Sheffield Street Outreach Team at: sheffieldsot@frameworkha.org

If you’re reporting someone in Lincolnshire, please contact our partners at Streetlink:

For Lincolnshire Streetlink call 0300 500 0914.   

For Lincoln City Streetlink call 01522 873351.

You can email Lincolnshire outreach services at: lincolnroughsleeping@lincoln.gov.uk