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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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Haringey Recovery Service
590 Seven Sisters Road
N15 6HR
Phone: 020 8801 3999
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
Positive East
159 Mile End Road, Stepney
E1 4AQ
Phone: 020 7791 2855
Pre-Covid-19 did HIV testing. Still offers Practical and emotional support and advice by HELPLINE (020 7791 2855) for people living with or affected by HIV in E London. Option 1 psychological help. Option 2 advice line on housing & benefits. Option 3 sexual health questions. Please see website for full list of services operating during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Mental health, Advocacy, Creative classes, Careers advice, Counselling, Internet access, Medical/health, Outreach workers, Sexual health
Spectra
Phone: 0203 322 6920
Health and wellbeing, led by lived experience. Supporting people and communities across London through lived experience, care and connection. Programmes provide: HIV testing, prevention and sexual health outreach; Casework and advocacy for sex workers; Casework and health advocacy for trans and gender diverse people; Groupwork and social supports for trans and gender-diverse people; Young people’s groups and support; Peer support for people living with HIV; Counselling for LGBTQ+ adults and young people. Numerous locations across London. See the website for services.
Mental health, Counselling, Education/training, Outreach worker links, Outreach workers, Sexual health
St Luke's Service - Barking & Dagenham (CGL)
St Lukes, Dagenham Road
RM10 7UP
Phone: 020 8595 1375
Tuesday & Friday: 2pm-4pm
Thursday: 5pm-7pm (appointments)
Drop in or phone, or refer yourself at stlukes@cgl.org.uk. Treatment options to support you include: One-to-one support sessions with a recovery worker; Group work; Peer support; Personalised treatment plan; Advice on keeping safe; Medication assisted treatment, including Buvidal; Testing for blood-borne viruses such as hepatitis C and B, and HIV; Emotional support and counselling; Onward referrals to a range of specialist services Criminal justice support services; Access to different detox and rehab options; Education, training and employment advice. Opening times: Monday: 09:30 – 12:30, 13:00 - 17:00 Tuesday: 09:30 – 12:30, 13:00 - 19:30 Wednesday: 13:00 – 17:00 Thursday: 09:30 – 12:30, 13:00 - 19:30 Friday, women only: 09:30 – 12:30 Friday, open to all: 13:00 – 17:00
Counselling, Drugs workers, Medical/health, Signposting to other services, Sexual health, Outreach worker links, Education/training, Alcohol workers
Wandsworth Community Drug and Alcohol Service (WCDAS)
St John's Therapy Centre, 162 St John's Hill, Battersea
SW11 1SW
Phone: 020 3228 1777
Wednesday: 1pm-7pm
A consortium between SLaM NHS Foundation Trust, CDARS and St Mungo's which provides specialist treatment for Wandsworth adults affected by drug and/or alcohol issues.
Mental health, Alcohol workers, Drugs workers, Education/training, Medical/health, Needle exchange, Outreach worker links, Outreach workers, Sexual health, Step-free