West Berks Homeless

Charity begins at home, but what about those people without a home? We are setting up a charity in West Berkshire to assist the homeless back into a home.

[West Berks Homeless @WBerksHomeless]

To help us to continue to help those less fortunate please visit our Just Giving page https://t.co/Du5C3yI6SP…

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Please accept this as an invitation to all those that were involved with the success of the Night Shelter and all those that used the facility to attend a social evening at the Salvation Army Hall tomorrow Wednesday 4th April between 7pm -10pm

[West Berks Homeless @WBerksHomeless]

We are Changing peoples lives #247365

[HealthWWBerks @HealthWWBerks]

Listen to Healthwatch Westberkshires chief officer Andrew Sharp talk about #homeless and #roughsleepers on BBC radio Berkshire. Recorded an hour ago. For the full audio visit: https://t.co/95huTBHVdZ @WBerksHomeless @TwoSaintstoday @BBCBerkshire @openforhope @NewburySoup

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#BerkshireNetwork @PennyPostWB @NewburyToday @NewburyBerks @VisitNewbury @KennetRadio @Newburyinfo
There will always be a need for places like the Soup Kitchen and Loose Ends to support the more vulnerable people in society. https://t.co/yPPS5wT4hJ

[Angela Ryan @AngelaRinM2016]

Our first evening Bitesize taster session for Recovery in Mind will take place on Tues 20th March at 6pm - hope it might be a helpful time for people who are working in the day or with caring responsibilities. To book take a look at our website. pls RT. @WestBerksPH

[West Berks Homeless @WBerksHomeless]

It’s the last night for our winter shelter. Busy sorting three months of bedding, bags and donations. #newstarts

[West Berks Homeless @WBerksHomeless]

Tonight’s volunteer crew are all from @ILoveHungerford so we are getting a lift from @_fireevents thanks

[HealthWWBerks @HealthWWBerks]

Further coverage generated by the release of our report “Access to And The Experiences of Health And Social Care For Rough Sleepers in West Berkshire”. @NewburyToday

[West Berks Homeless @WBerksHomeless]

As we get close to moving our guests into the halfway houses, @johnlewisretail in Newbury have donated items to help set up the homes #manythanks

[HealthWWBerks @HealthWWBerks]

Retweet this as what to do if you or someone you know sleeps rough or #homeless in #WestBerkshire during freezing spell. @WestBerkshire has escalated the Severe Weather Emergency Protocol during the cold spell. @NewburySoup @WBerksHomeless @NewburyToday @8bellsforMH @openforhope

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To help our guests settle into their new homes @MLJmeditations will be offering mediation and mindfulness sessions

[West Berks Homeless @WBerksHomeless]

We have had critical support and employment opportunities for our guests from @its_taste please visit this local business website to discover the fascinating work they carry out

[Crisis @crisis_uk]

(5/5) Finally, one of the most important things you can do is simply stop and talk to someone. Rough sleeping can be an isolating, devastating experience – a shared word could make all the difference. For further advice visit: https://t.co/0NcDA2Vt9x

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(4/5) If someone appears to be in immediate danger you should call 999.

If you are worried about someone’s being at risk of homelessness, direct them to @Shelter Housing Advice Helpline on 0808 800 4444.

If the person is young you can find advice on the @centrepointuk website.

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(3/5) Due to the cold weather, emergency winter night shelters should be in operation. Visit the @HomelessLink directory which lists homelessness services in your area: https://t.co/YJcWl0rZM8

[Crisis @crisis_uk]

(2/5) If you're in England or Wales contact @Tell_StreetLink - an app and helpline that connects rough sleepers with local services: https://t.co/9RanBhsQ9q

If you're in Scotland, contact your local council

[Crisis @crisis_uk]

(1/5) Snow is falling across the country, leaving thousands of rough sleepers exposed to freezing temperatures. If you see a rough sleeper today there's plenty you can do...

[West Berks Homeless @WBerksHomeless]

Another important partner in our success has been https://t.co/ZRBrZm3U0T who have kindly let us use their Hall as our sanctuary these last three months

[West Berks Homeless @WBerksHomeless]

@swiftlogistics have without fail picked up all our beds, kitchen stock and guests belongings every morning, looked after them during the day and returned them each night #madeitwork