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Derby City Council Rough Sleeping Support / REST Team

Verified

Support for people rough sleeping in Derby, including outreach, accommodation help and links to wider services.

Browse Housing & Homelessness
Free
Urgent Help
Self-refer

If you are sleeping rough or worried about someone who is, support is available. Reaching out can help you access safety, shelter and the next practical steps.

About this service

Derby’s Rehousing Engagement Support Team, known as REST, supports people who are rough sleeping in the city. The team offers outreach, help to find stable accommodation and links into wider support such as food, healthcare, mental health help and drug or alcohol services. This can be a vital route for someone facing homelessness or sleeping outside, especially when immediate safety, shelter and practical support are needed to help them move towards something more stable.

How they can help you

This service helps people rough sleeping in Derby access outreach support, emergency help, accommodation pathways and wider health or wellbeing services.

What to expect

You can speak to the outreach team, call or email for support and get help with accommodation, food and wider services.

Who it's for

People who are rough sleeping in Derby or who need urgent homelessness support in the city.

Eligibility

Open to people rough sleeping in Derby who need support with accommodation and related needs.

Getting support

Eligibility
Open to people rough sleeping in Derby who need support with accommodation and related needs.
Referral requirements
You can contact this service directly without a referral.

Trust and updates

Verification status: Verified

Last verified: July 2, 2026

Last updated: July 30, 2026

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