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The Rights Guide for Rough Sleepers outlines your rights around arrest, stop and search, answering police questions, move-ons, no-drinking zones, sleeping rough, taking a pee in public and highway obstruction. It was put together by the Pavement, Housing Justice, Liberty and Zacchaeus 2000.

If your benefits have been sanctioned (cut off or reduced) and you feel this is unfair, you can appeal. Print this letter and hand it in at the office where you sign on. If you feel you need more advice about sanctions, contact   Zacchaeus 2000 or your nearest Citizen’s Advice Bureau. And let us know contact@thepavement.org.uk at the Pavement!

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Acton Homeless Concern

Emmaus House, 1 Berrymead Gardens

W3 8AA

Phone: 020 8992 5768

Monday: 7am-2:30pm
Tuesday-Friday: 8am-2:30pm

ll the services provided by Acton Homeless Concern are free. As well as hot food and a warm place to sit, we can offer advocacy and advice on different areas that people in need suffering homelessness or poverty may be experiencing. Showers, haircuts, clothing and household items available. Everyone is welcome - call for more information about specific services.

Accommodation/housing, Barber, Clothing store, Counselling, Dentist, Medical/health, Free food, Bathroom/showers, Advocacy, Tenancy support, Mental health

Addiction, Recovery, Community, Hillingdon Service (Arch)

Old Bank House, 64 High Street, Uxbridge

UB8 1JP

Phone: 01895 207777

Monday-Friday: 9am-5pm

Free and confidential service for young people and adults who live or are registered with a GP in Hillingdon and want to deal with their alcohol or drug difficulties, and associated emotional or mental health issues. Assessment and tailored recovery plans, detox, specialist treatment, advice and info, one-to-one and group therapy, peer support, men's and women's groups, evening and weekend social drop-in and activities etc. Self refer by phone or ask your key worker to help you.

Needle exchange, Accommodation/housing, Careers advice, Leisure facilities, Counselling, Medical/health, Drugs workers

Ashiana Network

Oceanair House, 750-760 High Road

E11 3BB

Phone: 020 8539 0427

Monday-Friday: 9:30am-5pm (closed midday-1pm)

Ashiana provides advice, support and safe housing for South Asian, Turkish and Iranian women experiencing domestic violence. In an emergency, please call 999.

Accommodation/housing, Advocacy, Counselling, Outreach workers

Brent Recovery Day Programme

Willesden Centre for Health, Harlesden Road

NW10 3RY

Phone: 0300 303 4611 (free)

Monday-Saturday: 9:30am-5pm

The Programme provides recovery treatment for people (18+) with addiction problems in Brent to help them get back to a clean and sober life, free from addiction. It runs 6 days a week for 12 weeks, and the team includes substance misuse workers, doctors, nurses and psychologists, as well as volunteers and peer mentors. 24/7 Helpline: 0800 107 1754. Get your support worker to complete the referral form (info.brent@wdp.org.uk). Women-only groups available.

Needle exchange, Drugs workers, Alcohol workers, Sexual health, Counselling, Careers advice, Education/training

CGL - New Direction

410 Lewisham High Street, Lewisham

SE13 6LJ

Phone: 020 8314 5566

Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday: 9am-5pm (open access)
Tuesday: 9am-1pm Self-referral/open access

Integrated treatment for adults who have a problem with drug and alcohol use. Nurses, keyworkers, doctors and counsellors, plus a peer mentor programme. Gender-specific services. Complementary health services. NA, CA and SMART groups. For assessment, attend an open-access session. Accept referrals by phone or email on ND.Referrals@cgl.org.uk Support for families and carers is available. Email: lewisham.carers@cgl.org.uk.

Alcohol workers, Counselling, Drugs workers, Education/training, Medical/health, Needle exchange, Outreach workers

Clean Break

2 Patshull Road

NW5 2LB

Phone: 020 7482 8600

Inspirational theatre company working with women whose lives have been affected by the criminal justice system. Free courses in acting, writing, singing and recording. The Women's Space will be for women offenders and women at risk of offending due to drug or alcohol use or mental health needs.

Mental health, Alcohol workers, Drugs workers, Education/training, Counselling, Medical/health, Creative classes

Finsbury Park Mosque

7-11 St Thoms's Road

N4 2QH

Phone: 020 7424 5252

Thursday: 6pm-8pm (soup run - 7pm–9pm in summer)

Community centre that works with everyone to promote dialogue and understanding in our multicultural society.

Counselling, Education/training, Legal advice, Leisure facilities

Hackney Recovery Service

110 Mare Street

E8 3SG

Phone: 0300 303 2611

Monday-Friday: 10am-4pm (assessment sessions at 110 Mare Street)

Service for people with problems with drugs. Drop-in, prescribing, community detox, BBV clinics, group work, key working. Self-refer of get your key worker to help you. Out-of-hours, please phone 0808 168 8669.

Education/training, Careers advice, Accommodation/housing, Creative classes, Counselling, Drugs workers, Needle exchange

Haringey Recovery Service

590 Seven Sisters Road

N15 6HR

Phone: 020 8801 3999

Monday-Friday: 9:30am-5pm

Works with individuals in recovery from drug & alcohol misuse. Holistic approach, with continued support, equipping people with the skill for self-development.

Advocacy, Alcohol workers, Art classes, Creative classes, Careers advice, Counselling, Debt advice, Drugs workers, Education/training, Internet access, Leisure facilities, Music/drama, Outreach worker links, Outreach workers, Sexual health, Tenancy support, Legal advice, Ex-offenders, Step-free

Haven (Paddington)

St Mary's Hospital, Praed Street

W2 1NY

Phone: 020 3299 6900

Monday-Sunday: 9am-9am

Counselling and medical services for people who have been sexually assaulted. Screening for STIs, pregnancy testing and emergency contraception. Specialist workers for 13- to 18-year-olds and Asian women.

Counselling, Medical/health

Haven (Whitechapel)

The Royal London Hospital, 9 Brady Street

E1 5BG

Phone: 020 3299 6900

Monday-Sunday: 9am-9am

Counselling and medical services for people who have been sexually assaulted. Screening for STIs, pregnancy testing and emergency contraception. Specialist workers for 13- to 18-year-olds and Asian women. For urgent advice/appointments: 020 3299 6900.

Counselling, Medical/health

Positive East

159 Mile End Road, Stepney

E1 4AQ

Phone: 020 7791 2855

Monday-Friday: 10:30am-5pm

A comprehensive and holistic range of support services for people living with and affected by HIV as well as HIV and STI testing, prevention and outreach. Practical and emotional support and advice by HELPLINE (020 7791 2855) for people living with or affected by HIV. Peer support, social/support groups, psychology services for women, creative classes and counselling available. To access the service fill a self-referral online here: www.positiveeast.org.uk/our-services/self-referral-portal

Mental health, Advocacy, Creative classes, Counselling, Internet access, Medical/health, Outreach workers, Sexual health

Rape Crisis South London

PO Box 383, Croydon

CR9 2AW

Phone: 0208 683 3311 (office number)

Monday-Friday: 10am-6pm (office)
Monday-Sunday: 12pm-2:30pm (helpline, 365 days a year)
Monday-Sunday: 7pm-9:30pm helpline, 365 days a year)

RCSL provides confidential support, counselling, legal advocacy, crisis intervention and more for survivors of rape and sexual violence. Services are available to women and girls who reside or work within South London, who have experienced sexual violence at any point in their lives. Welcome survivors of all ethnicities, religions, cultures, and socio-economic backgrounds. To enquire about a referral, please call 0808 801 0860 For immediate help, call the national helpline on 0808 500 2222

Advocacy, Counselling, Outreach workers

Sangam Foundation

210 Burnt Oak Broadway, Edgware, Middlesex

HA8 0AP

Phone: 020 8952 7062

Monday-Friday: 9:30am-5pm
Saturday: 9am-1pm

Relieves poverty, hardship, and distress of the socially and economically disadvantaged without discrimination. Counselling for women, youth and underprivileged people. Cultural classes. Check the website or email for more information. Closed Mondays and weekends.

Accommodation/housing, Creative classes, Counselling, Debt advice, Education/training

Solace

Phone: 0808 802 5565

Monday-Friday: 10am-4pm
Tuesday: 6pm-8pm

Solace provides safe refuge and move-on accommodation to hundreds of women and children made homeless through domestic or sexual abuse. Support is provided to ensure women and children are safe and their core needs are met in relation to finances and welfare benefits, housing, legal matters, immigration issues, health, education, training and employment.

Accommodation/housing, Careers advice, Counselling, Financial advice, Legal advice, Medical/health, Tenancy support

Women @ the Well

54-55 Birkenhead St, Kings Cross

WC1H 8BB

Phone: 020 7520 1710

We offer nutritious lunch options alongside other basic needs such as shower and laundry facilities, weather-appropriate clothes and toiletries. Women can also book private one-to-one appointments with our In-House Support Team for casework.

Advocacy, Bathroom/showers, Counselling, Free food, Laundry, Sexual health

Working Chance

Monday-Friday: 9am-6pm

Supports women with criminal convictions and those leaving the care system into sustainable, quality employment. Help with CV writing, interviews and disclosing convictions.

Advocacy, Counselling, Education/training, Tenancy support, Financial advice