When a person who has NRPF is rough sleeping, they may be able to access services provided to rough sleepers. Some councils may have rough sleeper outreach services, while other services will be available through the voluntary and community sector. This can include:
Advice and information provision
Some homeless shelters may provide bedspaces to ineligible individuals who cannot access housing benefit because of the NRPF condition. Homeless shelters may operate differently in each area, with some services delivered entirely via charities while others may be delivered as multi-agency partnerships between councils and voluntary and community sector organisations.
In exceptional cases, councils may be able to draw on funding to provide accommodation on a discretionary basis when no other statutory support is available. See our webpages to find out what powers and duties enable councils provide accommodation including powers that are not classed as public funds.
For more information on services which may provide advice or assistance to rough sleepers in each area, speak to the local authority. The following organisations may also provide more information on support for rough sleepers:
Page updated: 04 July 2025
