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Homelessness: Homeless now or rough sleeping

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  1. Nowhere to stay tonight
  2. You are here: Rough sleeping
  3. Severe weather emergency protocol (SWEP)
  4. How can we help
  5. Temporary accommodation
  6. Support available

Rough sleeping

If you are rough sleeping or you know somebody who is rough sleeping, then contact our team so that we can offer advice and support about your current circumstances. We can also assist you with access to support networks.

You can work with our Outreach Team, who are there to support those that are sleeping rough. They work by speaking to rough sleepers and building a good relationship with them, to support them to get off the streets and to somewhere safe. They can advocate on your behalf to ensure you receive support from other departments and organisations.

If you see somebody who is rough sleeping and you want to help them, you can let us know through Streetlink, who will tell us your concerns so we can go and support them.

Report someone as rough sleeping

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Contact the Homeless team

If you need any further advice or assistance please get in touch. Phone: Monday to Friday from 8:30am to 5:00pm. Out of Hours: Monday to Friday from 8:30am to 5:00pm or during the weekend and bank holidays

Telephone: 01709 336009

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Further information for Homelessness support

  • Read the Emergency Help leaflet
  • Read the Homeless prevention strategy leaflet

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