We are committed to ensuring that there is a practical approach to supporting rough sleepers in the area and are working with StreetLink to do this. 

If you are sleeping rough or come across someone who is sleeping rough, please call 0300 500 0914 or see the StreetLink Service.

StreetLink

StreetLink is a national rough sleeping website that enables the public to alert local authorities in England about rough sleepers in their area.

The Service offers the public a means to act when they see someone sleeping rough and is the first step someone can take to ensure that rough sleepers are connected to the local services and support available to them.

The service is part funded by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government and is part of their commitment to end rough sleeping in England.

Rough Sleepers and members of the public can contact the StreetLink service about people sleeping rough in Stafford.

Severe Weather

Good practice guidance from the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government recommends that all local authorities have emergency provisions in place to prevent the loss of life of rough sleepers in severe weather conditions.

Provisions should be triggered when the night time temperature is predicted to be zero or below for three consecutive nights.

We work together with partner organisations to ensure that during freezing temperatures, anyone sleeping rough has access to shelter.

If you are facing the prospect of sleeping rough during severe weather, contact the Housing Options Team on 01785 619000 or the out of hours service on 01785 619170.