Every year data is collected about people who are rough sleeping 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 23rd – Sunday 29th September 2024, Framework’s Street Outreach Teams in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire and Sheffield will be 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.
The teams will work with women affected by homelessness to complete a short survey on their experience. This anonymised data will then be collated 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.
Rough Sleeper 24 Hour Hotline for Nottinghamshire:
Call freephone 0800 066 5356 or text ‘SOTN’ followed by your message to 80800.
Rough Sleeper 24 Hour Hotline for Sheffield:
Call freephone 0800 066 5358.
