1. Strategic Alliance on Migrant Destitution www.homeless.org.ukLet’s end homelessness together NACCOM National Conference 13.05.2016 Patrick Duce

2. Summary Strategic Alliance on Migrant Destitution Homeless Link – who we are and what we do Rough sleeping in England What is the Alliance? Progress so far and road ahead Case study: Street Legal Resources for your voluntary sector Questions? www.homeless.org.ukLet’s end homelessness together

3. Who we are Homeless Link www.homeless.org.ukLet’s end homelessness together The national membership charity for organisations working with people who experience homelessness in England. We work to make services better and campaign for policy change that will help end homelessness.

4. Key national projects: Homeless Link Housing First England National Day Centres Project Streetlink Transatlantic Practice Exchange Strategic Alliance on Migrant Destitution www.homeless.org.ukLet’s end homelessness together

5. Snapshot of provision The homelessness sector Across England, data from November 2015 showed that there were: 35,727 bed spaces 1,185 accommodation projects 240 day centres www.homeless.org.ukLet’s end homelessness together Heat map of bed spaces by region, per 1000 North East South West South East East West Midlands Yorkshire & the Humber North West East Midlands Source: Homeless UK London

6. Trends in rough sleeping 2010-15 Rough sleeping 3,569 people were counted or estimated to be rough sleeping on a single night in autumn 2015 Rough sleeping has been increasing since 2010 – a 30% rise since 2014 Figures in 2015 were 102% higher than in 2010 www.homeless.org.ukLet’s end homelessness together 201020112012201320142015 Source: DCLG

7. Who is in the Alliance? Strategic Alliance on Migrant Destitution www.homeless.org.ukLet’s end homelessness together

8. What is the Alliance? Strategic Alliance on Migrant Destitution Two year ambitious project started in summer 2015 Coalition of national agencies from homeless and refugee/migrant sector Focused on practical solutions to migrant destitution among single adults (no children or families) Response to rising numbers of destitute non-EEA migrants Collaboration, cross-fertilization and partnership work Enabling access to services offering return to country of origin for those that chose it www.homeless.org.ukLet’s end homelessness together

9. Key aims: Strategic Alliance on Migrant Destitution 1.Increase the supply, access and better management of accommodation for people with NRPF 2.Support front line agencies and local partnerships through capacity building, coordination and cross-fertilisation 3.Support the development of integrated pathways out of destitution for individuals 4.Gather, share and use evidence of what works to inform service providers, funders, policy and decision makers www.homeless.org.ukLet’s end homelessness together

10. Work so far: Strategic Alliance on Migrant Destitution Ending Migrant Destitution series: 6 regional events (London, Leeds, M’boro, Manchester, Birmingham and Nottingham) 250 attendees from 100 different services Practice/action focused Sharing of best practice and networking Strong NACCOM presence www.homeless.org.ukLet’s end homelessness together

11. Work so far: Strategic Alliance on Migrant Destitution Building local networks and supporting partnership working – development of regional task and finish groups linking Local Authorities and Vol Sector. Sharing examples of good practice from across the country and raising the profile of NRPF options Development of training for frontline workers to improve understanding of the key needs of destitute migrants and refused asylum seekers. Encouraging services to effectively map resources and scale of migrant destitution in their region. www.homeless.org.ukLet’s end homelessness together

12. What conclusions did we draw? Strategic Alliance on Migrant Destitution No one-size-fits all NACCOM members: commitment, innovation and passion Commissioners interested, but demanding clearer data and demonstration of “impact” No service should have “no offer” Difference in timescales of the two sectors huge – but doesn’t mean assessment can’t take place Refugee/migrant and homeless sector can be complimentary in approach www.homeless.org.ukLet’s end homelessness together

13. Case Study: Street Legal Strategic Alliance on Migrant Destitution Street Legal is a pan-London partnership between Praxis Community Projects,Praxis Community Projects Refugee Action and St. Mungo’s.Refugee ActionSt. Mungo’s Cross-sector collaboration working to reduce the number of non-EU clients with immigration issues and/or NRPF who are rough sleeping OISC regulated immigration advisors, working in partnership with frontline homelessness workers Ensuring that everyone found rough sleeping who needs it, gets an assessment of their immigration status Accommodation provided by: St Mungo’s, NASS, London Hosting, DePaul winter night shelters, Local Authority etc www.homeless.org.ukLet’s end homelessness together

14. Case Study: Street Legal Strategic Alliance on Migrant Destitution www.homeless.org.ukLet’s end homelessness together Successes Challenging sector thinking (enforcement/reconnection) Building links with vol/charity sector Embedded legal advice More nuanced way of working Making use of frontline skills Training of frontline staff Enabling quick outcomes Challenges Length of time taken for case resolution Client expectations on return Accommodation options are limited Financial – free bed spaces Keeping the skills within fluid sector

15. The road ahead: Strategic Alliance on Migrant Destitution Continued development of local actions/networks nationwide Publication of SAMD Migrant Destitution Toolkit – June 2016 Continued work in London around three areas (improved provision of immigration advice, accommodation and training) Strategic focus on two areas just beginning – Greater Manchester and the North East Kick start the development of local action plans for joint working between homeless and refugee/migrant organisations nationwide Autumn 2016 – Strategic Alliance event in South West (Bristol) - TBC www.homeless.org.ukLet’s end homelessness together

16. Resources: Strategic Alliance on Migrant Destitution Migrant Destitution Toolkit (Strategic Alliance on Migrant Destitution – June 2016) Supporting people with no recourse to public funds (NRPF): a guide for homelessness services (Homeless Link) How to improve support and services for destitute migrants (JRF report: Petch, Perry & Lukes, 2015) Models of immigration advice, advocacy and representation for destitute migrants, focusing on refused asylum seekers (Gina Clayton, 2015) Models of accommodation and support for migrants with no recourse to public funds (NRPF) (Housing Justice, PRAXIS and NACCOM, 2015) Working with refugees: a guide for homelessness services (Homeless Link) Single homelessness support in England: Annual Review 2015 (Homeless Link) www.homeless.org.ukLet’s end homelessness together

17. To find out more: Strategic Alliance on Migrant Destitution For sign up to our national mailing list and for links to all resources/toolkits on supporting destitute migrants with NRPF, please visit the Alliance webpage: www.homeless.org.uk/samd Alternatively please contact me: Patrick Duce Innovation and Good Practice Team – Homeless Link Email: patrick.duce@homelesslink.org.ukpatrick.duce@homelesslink.org.uk Twitter: @PatrickDuce@PatrickDuce www.homeless.org.ukLet’s end homelessness together

18. What we do Homeless Link is the national membership charity for organisations working directly with people who become homeless in England. We work to make services better and campaign for policy change that will help end homelessness. © Homeless Link 2014. All rights reserved. Homeless Link is a charity no. 1089173 and a company no. 04313826. Homeless Link Gateway House, Milverton Street, London SE11 4AP 020 7840 4430 Twitter: @Homelesslink Facebook: www.facebook.com/homelesslink www.homeless.org.ukLet’s end homelessness together