Good morning, I am seeing pushbacks from landlords (housing associations) for single private dwellings whereby the landlord refuses to complete a fire risk assessment as it is regarded as such. However where it is a home and there is support staff operating on a 24/7 basis would I be right in thinking the landlord has a responsibility to complete an FRA due to the staff presence or would it be the responsibility of the care provider (assuming there is no responsibility agreement). 

It's addressed in this guidance - https://nfcc.org.uk/our-services/building-safety/protection-building-safety/specialised-housing/

I cannot see a definitive answer in the specialised housing guide. If anyone can assist. Same goes for a block of flats. The landlord will do them in communal areas but not flats. There are PEEPS however 24/7 staff - is an additional FRA needed in the individual flat in these circumstances. 

Potentially yes - as FRAs are indicated for dwellings in this situation it could be interpreted as applying to the flat - which is a dwelling. Just because it's in a block of flats and isn't a standalone bungalow doesn't alter anything. 

Thanks for this - I understand for blocks of flats. What about a home that is not a block of flats. To paint a picture: A mid terraced home where only one person lives there and rents the home privately from a housing association / friend / family. There are staff working and operating 24/7 (typically one staff member) who sleep over. Is the FRA required and to what extent. 

Only to the extent of what parts of the premises are a workplace for the staff. However the Fire Safety Order is not the only legislation that requires an assessment of risk (including fire) depending on the status of the care given - it's not clear cut and is better explained in this https://nfcc.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/NFCC_Specialised_Housing_Guidance_-_Copy.pdf