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Your rights

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!

SERVICES

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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 (ARC) Hounslow

Montague Hall, 2 Montague Road, Hounslow

TW3 1LD

Phone: 01895 488675

Monday-Friday: 10am-4pm

Free and confidential service for adult resident in Hounslow, as well as their families and carers, who are experiencing problems associated with the use of drink or drugs. The service helps people break a cycle of addiction to substances such as heroin, cocaine, and new psychoactive substance as well as long term alcohol addiction. Referral only - phone in, or use referral form on website.

Alcohol workers, Drugs workers, Medical/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

All East

Ambrose King Centre, The Royal London Hospital, Whitechapel Road

E1 1BB

Phone: 020 7377 7306/7307

Drop-in sexual health advice and counselling - check website for clinic addresses. Tests for infections & HIV. Drop-in and appointment clinics for sex workers. Clinic for gay men. Sexual assault clinic. Bangladeshi advocacy service. Ring or email BHNT.AKC-Reception@nhs.net for further info.

Counselling, Medical/health, Sexual health

Brandon Centre

26 Prince of Wales Road

NW5 3LG

Phone: 020 7267 4792

Monday-Thursday: 10:30am-5:30pm (Advice line)

Contraception & sexual health advice for under 25s. 020 7267 4792 or text 07451 288524 or email contraception@brandoncentre.org.uk

Sexual health, Medical/health, Counselling, Mental health, Advocacy

Camden Health Improvement Practice (Hampstead Road)

108 Hampstead Road

NW1 2LS

Phone: 020 3182 4200

Monday, Wednesday, Thursday: 9am-12:30pm
Tuesday: 10:30am-1pm
Friday: 9am-5pm Closed 12.30pm-1.30pm

For people sleeping out or in hostels within the borough. General health care; chronic disease management; hepatitis and HIV screening; vaccination; free condoms; referral (counselling, alcohol worker, mental health services, drug worker); information on dentistry and podiatry services; alcohol and drug advice and treatment; cervical screening; blood tests; benefits and housing advice; assistance to homeless patients in UCH; on call services at nights and weekends.

Mental health, Creative classes, Bathroom/showers, Clothing store, Dentist, Foot care, Medical/health, Needle exchange, Outreach worker links

Cardinal Hume Centre

3-7 Arneway St, Horseferry Rd

SW1P 2BG

Phone: 020 7222 1602 (reception)

Monday-Thursday: 9:30am-3:30pm
Friday: 12:30pm-3:30pm

No walk-ins but appointments offered Monday-Thursday: 9:30am-3:30pm Enables people to gain the skills they need to overcome poverty and homelessness. Works with homeless young people, badly-housed families and others in need. Spanish (Wed) and Arabic (Friday) speakers by appointment. For the advice team, call: 020 7227 1673. For family services and learning services hours, call 020 7222 1602.

Accommodation/housing, Advocacy, Creative classes, Careers advice, Counselling, Debt advice, Education/training, Internet access, Medical/health, Tenancy support

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

CLASH Archway Centre (Central London Action on Sexual Health)

Archway Centre, 681-689 Holloway Road, Archway

N19 5SE

Phone: 020 3317 2855

Thursday: 12pm-3pm (SHOC clinic for sex workers of all genders)

CLASH provides free and confidential sexual health outreach services for sex workers, homeless people, substance users, Black Asian and Minority Ethnic people and men who have sex with men living or working in Camden and Islington. The outreach service includes one-to-one advice, health promotion & sexual health screening.

Sexual health, Medical/health

CLASH Mortimer Market Centre (Central London Action on Sexual Health)

Mortimer Market Centre, Capper St, off Tottenham Court Rd

WC1E 6JB

Phone: 020 3317 2855

Monday: 9am-12pm (CLASH clinic for sex workers of all genders)
Friday: 9am-12pm (CLASH clinic for female identifying genders)

CLASH provides free and confidential sexual health outreach services for sex workers, homeless people, substance users, Black Asian and Minority Ethnic people and men who have sex with men living or working in Camden and Islington. The outreach service includes one-to-one advice, health promotion & sexual health screening.

Medical/health, Sexual health

Coordinate My Care

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust, Fulham Road

SW3 6JJ

Phone: 020 7811 8513

Monday-Friday: 9am-5pm

You will only join the CMC service and have a CMC plan once you have given your consent. An urgent care plan will list your wishes and care preferences, and includes practical information (where you keep medicines, or who to contact in an emergency, for example). Your wishes will then be shared with the people and places giving you medical services. Phone or email coordinatemycare@nhs.net

Advocacy, Medical/health

Great Chapel Street Medical Centre

4th Floor, Soho Centre for Health, 1 Frith Street, Soho

W1D 3HZ

Phone: 020 7437 9360

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday: 10am-12:30pm (doctor)
Monday-Friday: 2pm-4:30pm (doctor)
Monday & Friday: 10am-12:30pm (alcohol & mental health nurse)
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 2pm-4:30pm (drugs, alcohol & mental health nurse)
Monday: 10am-12pm (counselling drop-in; appointment at other times)
Tuesday: 2pm-4:30pm (counselling drop-in; appointment at other times)
Friday: 9am-12:30pm (podiatry)
Tuesday & Thursday: 10am-5pm (dental service)

Monday GP & Nurse: bookable clinics from 10am GP: walk-in clinic, Nurse: bookable clinic from 2pm Tuesday GP & Nurse: bookable from 11:30am GP: bookable, Nurse: Walk-in from 2pm Wednesday Nurse: bookable from 10am GP: bookable, Nurse: Walk-in from 2pm Thursday GP: walk-in, Nurse: bookable from 10am GP & Nurse: Bookable from 2pm Friday Nurse: Walk-in from 10am GP & Nurse: Walk-in from 2pm

Mental health, Accommodation/housing, Advocacy, Alcohol workers, Counselling, Drugs workers, Foot care, Medical/health

Greenlight Medical Van

Hillsong Church London, PO Box 29971, Putney

SW6 2WX

Phone: 020 7384 9200

Wednesday: 7:30pm-10pm (alt weeks, nr Tottenham Ct Rd station and NLAH, N16)
Thursday: 7:30pm-10pm (outreach with Pilion Trust nr Old Street and Angel stations)
Monday: 7pm-9:30pm (alt weeks The Upper Room, W12 and Streetlytes, W12)
Sunday: 11:30am-4:30pm (nr Tottenham Court Rd station)
Saturday: 9:30am-12:30pm (alt weeks, St Andrew’s, Fulham)
Tuesday: 7pm-10pm (The Passage Hostel, then Buckingham Gate)

Mobile, church-funded and volunteer-led project that offers wound care, blood pressure and heart rate checks etc, advice and signposting services to London's rough sleepers.

Advocacy, Medical/health

Groundswell

Phone: 020 7725 2851

Groundswell is a homeless health charity specialising in peer support, advocacy and working with clients to create positive change in their lives. Groundswell offers peer led learning and development training and support, as well as a homeless health peer advocacy programme (HHPA). Peer advocates can help you navigate healthcare settings and access the support you need. For more information visit the website or email: HHPA@groundswell.org.uk

Mental health, Outreach workers, Medical/health, Education/training

GUYS@Mary's

135a Praed St

W2 1BL

Phone: 020 3312 3405 / 3406

Free, confidential sexual health service for men who have sex with men, which provides sexual health testing and treatment for men who are experiencing symptoms and advice on PEP and PrEP. Self-referral through the online booking form.

Advocacy, Medical/health, Outreach workers, Sexual health

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

Health E1

9-11 Brick Lane, Aldgate East

E1 6PU

Phone: 020 7247 0090

Monday-Friday: 9am-5pm (clinics start at 9am and 2pm)
Monday, Thursday, Friday: 2pm-3:30pm (drop-in mental health clinic)
Monday-Friday: 2pm-3:30pm (substance misuse drop-in)

Medical centre for homeless and vulnerably-housed people. Also registers people in hostels or B&Bs in Tower Hamlets and those who have been placed in temporary accommodation elsewhere in London by LB Tower Hamlets. Wide range of services - contact them for further information. Phone for an appointment or drop in.

Mental health, Creative classes, Drugs workers, Medical/health, Needle exchange, Sexual health

Marylebone Centre (Church Army)

1-5 Cosway St

NW1 5NR

Phone: 020 7262 3818

Monday-Thursday: 9:30am-1:30pm (rough sleepers' drop-in)
Monday: 10:30am-11:30am (drama)
Monday: 1:30pm-3:30pm (M’lebone Proj newsletter)
Tuesday: 10am-12pm (open access; clothing for rough sleepers only)
Tuesday & Friday: 1:30pm-3:30pm (healthy eating; kitchen skills)
Wednesday: 8am-9am (running club)
Wednesday: 9am-12pm (Women into Work 1:1; advice)
Wednesday: 1:30pm-3:30pm (Women into Work group)
Thursday: 9am-3pm (life coaching 1:1)
Thursday & Friday: 1:30pm-3:30pm (Westminster Adul Education Service – IT, reading, writing)
Friday: 10am-12pm (ESOL for beginners)

Female-only project. Two hostels with 112 single beds and a day centre with a rough sleepers' drop-in. Activities programme for residents and day centre users. Lift for people with mobility problems to access the day centre.

Bathroom/showers, Careers advice, Clothing store, Education/training, Free food, Internet access, Laundry, Luggage storage, Medical/health, Music/drama, Sexual health, Tenancy support, Step-free, Leisure facilities

Newham Transitional Practice

The Centre Manor Park, 30 Church Rd, Manor Park

E12 6AQ

Phone: 0208 553 7460

Monday-Friday: 8am-6:30pm
Map Website: http://

GP surgeries, practice nurses and homeless outreach nurses for those living in Newham. Outreach nurses: 07939 979198 or 07956 283748.

Medical/health, Outreach workers

North London Action for the Homeless

St Paul's Church Hall, Stoke Newington Rd

N16 7UE

Phone: 07421 032 553

Monday: 12pm-1:30pm During Covid-19 pandemic all food is take-away.
Wednesday: 7pm-8:30pm During Covid-19 pandemic all food is take-away.

Free three-course vegetarian meal, and tea or coffee. Take-away food and clothing upon request. Visits from Health Access Worker. East European outreach workers.

Clothing store, Free food, Medical/health, Outreach worker links

Olallo Services

Phone: 020 7370 6020

Care and support for rough sleepers suffering from tuberculosis.

Medical/health

Positive East

159 Mile End Road, Stepney

E1 4AQ

Phone: 020 7791 2855

Monday-Friday: 10:30am-5pm

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

Reset Recovery Support Service (RRSS)

41 Spelman St

E1 5LQ

Phone: 020 388 99510

Monday & Thursday: 10am-4pm
Tuesday: 10am-7:30pm
Wednesday: 12pm-7pm
Friday: 10am-8pm
Saturday & Sunday: 11am-4pm

Group therapy service for people affected by substance misuse.

Alcohol workers, Drugs workers, Medical/health

Reset Treatment Service (RTS)

71A Johnson Street

E1 0AQ

Phone: 020 388 99510

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 10am-4pm
Wednesday: 12:30pm-4pm

Medical & complex risks appointments for people affected by substance misuse.

Art classes, Drugs workers, Medical/health