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The NSNO project in the West Midlands, led by Amanda Nicklin and Paulina Korgol, focuses on effectively responding to rough sleeping through strategic partnerships and innovative solutions. Funded by the West Midlands Homeless Forum, this initiative aims to engage and support individuals on the streets, providing holistic services and individual budgets to address their needs. By capturing data on rough sleepers and leveraging assistive technology, the project seeks to prevent homelessness and improve outcomes for vulnerable populations in Central West Midlands and Warwickshire.
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NSNO in West Midlands Effective response to Rough Sleeping Amanda Nicklin Paulina Korgol
Project Background • Partnerships developed prior to applying for funding • Research and pilot funded by West Midlands Homeless Forum to provide adequate information about Rough Sleepers population and need for service • Looking at existing projects with innovative solutions and use of assistive technology
NSNO in West Midlands • Covering Central West Midlands and Warwickshire LA • Project workers based across the region • Funded by West Midlands Homeless Forum and Homeless Link
Aims and aspirations • To locate engage and support individuals of the street • To provide holistic service supporting customers through the journey • To support with things that matters for individuals • To capture individuals before they become rough sleepers
Project delivery • Combining innovative solutions : • Outreach and Peer Support • Engaging with customers through existing services • Individual Budgets • Outcome Start to help with capturing the outcomes • Street Link • Chain