Purpose

To agree the use of North
Northamptonshire Public Health Reserves to fund activities up to
£600,000 for specialist drug and alcohol treatment services
for rough sleepers or those at risk of rough sleeping until 31st
March 2026

Content

RESOLVED
 
KEY DECISION
 
That
the Executive approved the use of
the Council’s Public Health Reserves in the absence of a
Rough Sleeping Drug and Alcohol Treatment Grant (RSDATG), to fund
activities and new roles up to £600,000
to underpin Rough Sleeping Drug and
Alcohol Treatment services.
 
 
Reasons for Recommendations: Approval will allow the
Public Health Team and Housing Team to develop an evidence-based
support service for individuals rough sleeping or at risk of rough
sleeping with drug and alcohol dependency in North
Northamptonshire. The funding will prevent significant harm and
risk of death amongst people sleeping rough and the findings will
be used to establish the new service model for 2026 when the drug
and alcohol service will be recommissioned.
 
Alternative Option Considered: Decline the use of
Public Health Reserves to provide
evidence-based drug and alcohol treatment and specialist wrap
around support for people sleeping rough or at risk of sleeping
rough, including those with co-occurring mental health
needs.