Supporting people sleeping rough often starts with a conversation, a referral, or a moment of outreach. This article explores the life-changing work being done by NHS teams supporting people on the streets.
Full article: https://t.co/16o04mR8nO
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☀️ Hot weather can be dangerous for people sleeping rough.
If you’re worried about someone sleeping outside in the heat, send an alert to StreetLink so outreach teams can check on their welfare and offer support where available.
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What information should I include in a StreetLink alert?
This quick how-to shows you how to give clear, helpful details so outreach workers can find the person and offer support.
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Every alert matters.
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Housing instability affects more than people. New renters’ rights could help keep pets in safe homes 🐾
Stability matters — for people and their wellbeing too.
Read article: https://t.co/JlKc4dFxT2
Encouraging to see rough sleeping in London fall by 11%.
How do we sustain this?
Prevention, funding and long-term housing solutions will be key, not just short-term gains.
Progress matters. So does what comes next.
Read article here: https://t.co/5KFfgGVIi5
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No pet left behind 🐾
For many people sleeping rough, pets are family.
StreetLink works with StreetVet & Street Paws to support both people and their pets.
Seen someone sleeping rough with a pet? Send an alert 👉 https://t.co/rbkJ9QiDhX
#StreetLink#NoPetLeftBehind
Did you know? StreetLink doesn’t provide outreach directly; it helps connect people sleeping rough to the local services that can support them. Swipe to see how.
Your alert could make a real difference.
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Youth homelessness is rising in parts of the UK, with Bury reporting a 15% increase.
If you see someone sleeping rough, make a StreetLink alert — include an exact location and clear description.
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Every detail counts. 🗺️ Add street names, landmarks, stations, or a What3Words location in your StreetLink alert.
It helps outreach teams act faster to support someone sleeping rough.
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A StreetLink alert goes straight to outreach teams.
Include:
📍Location (station/landmark)
👤Description of the person & belongings
⏰Time/date seen
These details help teams act faster to support someone sleeping rough.
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For many, the streets are more than just pathways—they're 'home'.
How we can help:
▶️ Educate yourself and others about the realities of rough sleeping
▶️ Support shelters and charities
▶️ Show kindness to those sleeping rough
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Every detail matters.
Your accurate alert description can help outreach teams carry out their work in finding and assisting those sleeping rough.
If you know or have seen someone sleeping rough submit an alert at: https://t.co/gX5MA3pEaL
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Tomorrow is #InternationalWomensDay!
🚺 Women experiencing homelessness face unique challenges, from accessing healthcare to finding safe spaces.
Let's accelerate action to ensure no woman is left behind.
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Every alert matters📍
StreetLink helps people sleeping rough get connected to local outreach teams who can help them take the next step towards safety and support.
Create an alert: https://t.co/rbkJ9QiDhX
Call 999 if someone is in danger or needs urgent help.
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Concerned for someone sleeping rough? Use StreetLink to notify local outreach teams who can help. We don’t provide accommodation, but we help get support to those who need it most.
See how it works: https://t.co/p1qfeYEPBM
#BeTheLink
Not sure what to do if you see someone sleeping rough?
Raising an alert helps local services find and support people who may need help. You don’t need to have all the answers, just share what you can see.
Find out more at https://t.co/DS2ojzLoaF
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Not sure what to include in a StreetLink alert?
Clear location details and a simple description help outreach teams find someone more quickly.
Make an alert: https://t.co/aemiWqkMNG
#BeTheLink#StreetLink#MakeAnAlert#EndRoughSleeping
At -8°C, outreach teams are out at dawn helping people sleeping rough get to safety.
This BBC News article shows the resilience behind winter outreach:
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See someone sleeping rough in severe weather? Make a StreetLink alert:
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🏠 What is rough sleeping?
It’s one of the most visible forms of homelessness, where individuals sleep outside or in places not meant for living, like cars, doorways or other public spaces.
Visit https://t.co/rbkJ9QiDhX to connect people to support services and help.