Challenges when commissioning of NRPF services – both immigration advice and housing

Session 7: Challenges when commissioning of NRPF services – both immigration advice and housing

This session considers the challenges and opportunities for Commissioners looking to address local needs with the migrant sector. It explores the national context in relation to the Rough Sleeping Strategy, highlights innovative commissioning taking place by the Greater London Authority and looks at the commissioning journey undertaken by Newcastle City Council over a number of years in relation to asylum.

A talk by Catherine Bennion, David Eastwood, Rowenna Foggie, Jason Marriot and Peter Smith
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, Greater London Authority, Newcastle City Council, Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government & Homeless Link

A series of recordings from the online Homelessness and Migration conference, held on 17 March 2021.The event was designed to equip homelessness services and commissioners with the information and tools they need to better support homeless migrants. It was delivered by Homeless Link in partnership with the Pan-London Migrant Frontline Network facilitated by Praxis Community Projects.