The service will consist of four distinct elements;
a. An assessment and referral function
b. Floating support hubs
c. Co-located Mental Health and Substance Misuse workers
d. Accessible and sustainable interim and move-on accommodation options that may be available
The overall outcomes of the service will be focussed on;
a. Reducing the flow of new rough sleepers to the street through targeted prevention activity as directed by Central Bedfordshire Council
b. Ensuring that people have a safe place to stay until an onward referral is made
c. Helping rough sleepers into independence through crisis interventions, support to access services and to sustain accommodation