Severe Weather Protocol activated in Arun and other areas on the South

Friday, 14 March 2025 06:00

Due to freezing nighttime temperatures, a severe weather emergency protocol has been activated in Arun and other parts of the South.

The protocol will remain in place until Monday.

SWEP ensures that all rough sleepers with no alternative can access a bed if needed.

For more information on how to access SWEP, rough sleepers should approach Arun's Housing Options Team either by telephone on 01903 737552 or by attending the offices at either Bognor Town Hall or the Civic Centre Littlehampton, between 9am and 4pm for an assessment of needs and an instant referral into SWEP. Clients will then be given details of where and how to access that night.

Clients who need to access the service outside of these hours will need to contact the out of hours team on 01903 737500 for a referral and information on how/where to access.

If you are concerned about someone who is rough sleeping, please use the Streetlink app or this link https://www.streetlink.org.uk/# to report your concerns which will be sent directly to our Outreach services who will endeavour to find individuals and notify them of the provision.

Clients who access will be provided with a hot meal, drinks, snacks and access to showers/washing facilities as well as support with seeking longer term accommodation options.

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