Begging and rough sleeping are two distinct issues and need to be seen and treated in different ways.
Not everyone who is rough sleeping will go out and beg, while those who beg are not necessarily without accommodation.
Just as there are a multitude of reasons why someone may end up without a home, there are many complex reasons why someone might beg. Some people may not have access to benefits or a wage.
For others, it could be that they have somewhere indoors to sleep but need money to pay for other things, including food, drugs or alcohol. However, not having a fixed address does not stop individuals applying for and receiving benefits.
