Helping Rough Sleepers
Rough sleepers in North Somerset are being helped week-in, week-out by a range of organisations. We spent the day tweeting about what we, along with other agencies, are doing to help rough sleepers in North Somerset.The series of tweets highlighted various services and agencies who all work together to help and support rough sleepers. For more information about these agencies and services visit http://www.n-somerset.gov.uk/homeless
Twitter thread:
THREAD: We are going to be tweeting throughout the day to show what we, along with other agencies, are doing to help to rough sleepers in #NorthSomerset #Thread #Homeless
— Safer Stronger North Somerset (@SaferStrongerNS) February 7, 2018
Every Wednesday morning, @YMCASOMERSET and @StMungos conduct an early morning walk to assess the extent of homelessness in Weston-super-Mare. Outreach workers provide welfare checks and support for any individuals found rough sleeping. pic.twitter.com/hxaOICaMOC
— Safer Stronger North Somerset (@SaferStrongerNS) February 7, 2018
@YMCASOMERSET and @StMungos outreach workers also take referrals from @Tell_StreetLink , a service which members of the public, rough sleepers or agencies can contact with information about a rough sleeper to alert local services. pic.twitter.com/3Go5J5GfBm
— Safer Stronger North Somerset (@SaferStrongerNS) February 7, 2018
The @NSCPhealth’s dedicated community outreach nurses run drop-in sessions for homeless and vulnerable adults in Weston town centre. They also accompany outreach workers on their welfare checks. Find out more here: https://t.co/6UMKRMcV5L pic.twitter.com/ec9t9BkM2S
— Safer Stronger North Somerset (@SaferStrongerNS) February 7, 2018
Somewhere to Go is a charity based in Weston which provides a support centre for homeless and vulnerable people on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 10.30am-2.30pm. If you want to make a donation or find out more about their work visit https://t.co/YlJxoiZDLz pic.twitter.com/BOWLFMoBgp
— Safer Stronger North Somerset (@SaferStrongerNS) February 7, 2018
The @NorthSomersetC Housing Advice Team works closely with a range of partners to give rough sleepers the opportunity to access support and accommodation. Find out more about the Housing Advice team here: https://t.co/85hJiCm0mb pic.twitter.com/Ukz5KGMnnv
— Safer Stronger North Somerset (@SaferStrongerNS) February 7, 2018
The @WestonBID street wardens are out and about in the town centre area every day of the week, day and night. Wardens check on rough sleepers welfare and provide us with a clear picture of which individuals are genuinely homeless and which are professionally begging pic.twitter.com/BwAEzgP9vq
— Safer Stronger North Somerset (@SaferStrongerNS) February 7, 2018
The @SaferStrongerNS CCTV control room operates 24/7 and is linked by radio with @ASPWSM and @WestonBID. Operators monitor the welfare of genuine rough sleepers and capture any incidents of anti-social behaviour caused by professional beggars in Weston's town centre. pic.twitter.com/Hw7RFVL9Mp
— Safer Stronger North Somerset (@SaferStrongerNS) February 7, 2018
Unfortunately in some cases, individuals become involved in anti-social behaviour. Where this happens, @NorthSomersetCR use their accreditation powers to deal with ASB and environmental issues in partnership with @ASPWSM to protect public safety. pic.twitter.com/QwSkr2oRwr
— Safer Stronger North Somerset (@SaferStrongerNS) February 7, 2018
Police officers and PCSOs check on rough sleepers’ welfare while on patrol and work closely with the council and support services such as the YMCA and Addaction. @ASPWSM jointly work with @SaferStrongerNS & @NorthSomersetCR to tackle any ASB issues including professional begging pic.twitter.com/tS6DzlcKIU
— Safer Stronger North Somerset (@SaferStrongerNS) February 7, 2018
@SaferStrongerNS commission @AddactionUK who is one of the UK’s leading and largest specialist drug, alcohol and mental health treatment charities. @AddactionNSom support a range of vulnerable people, including those sleeping rough & at risk of homelessness across #NorthSomerset pic.twitter.com/XGMJKuqytx
— Safer Stronger North Somerset (@SaferStrongerNS) February 7, 2018
Agencies meet every week as part of our Multi-Agency Street Community meetings to devise action plans for each individual to ensure support and guidance is offered. If needed, individual action plans are also put in place to reduce ASB and crime within our community. @ASPWSM pic.twitter.com/PVJdATKviE
— Safer Stronger North Somerset (@SaferStrongerNS) February 7, 2018
