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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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240 Project

Latimer Community Church, 116 Bramley Road

W10 6SU

Phone: 0207 0187 540

Monday: 11am-4pm Art, nutrition, cranio-sacral therapy, reading group
Tuesday: 11am-4pm Art, acupuncture, clay workshop, music group
Wednesday: 11am-4pm Art, portraiture, creative writing
Thursday: 12am-12am Times vary. Wellbeing trip.

Arts and wellbeing focused charity, creating a friendly and safe space for vulnerable adults, many with history of homelessness. Contact us for our current timetable and to find out more. Ring for details or check the timetable (www.240project.org.uk/timetable/). Not step-free.

Art classes, Food, Internet access, Leisure facilities, Music/drama, Counselling, Mental health

Accumulate

34 Clovelly Road

N8 7RH

Phone: 07799 450636

Photography and art for young people in hostels. At the end of the project the photographs are sold and 40 per cent of the selling price goes to the photographer. One scholarship for creative & digital media course at Ravensbourne Uni. January to June. Please ring to check step-free access and dates/times.

Art classes

Cardboard Citizens

77a Greenfield Road

E1 6QR

Phone: 020 7377 8948

Monday-Friday: 10am-6pm

"theatre at its funniest, blackest, most daring and challenging best" - British Theatre Guide. Workshops at Crisis Skylight and hostels around London. Theatre, dance and music workshops. Individual support for workshop participants. Many online activities.

Accommodation/housing advice, Advocacy, Careers advice, Counselling, Education/training, Music/drama, Leisure facilities

Core Arts

1 St Barnabas Terrace

E9 6DJ

Phone: 020 8533 3500

Promotes the artistic and creative abilities of people who experience severe and enduring mental health problems. Not free, but accept Direct Payments or Personal Budgets. Face to face classes are back, go to website for timetable.

Music/drama, Leisure facilities

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, Benefits advice, 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

Open Cinema (National)

Somerset House, South Wing, Strand

WC2N 1LA

Phone: 020 3287 8373

Community cinemas and filmmaking for homeless and excluded people. At venues across UK, Ireland and Finland. Choose films, make films, meet the experts.

Food (free), Leisure facilities

Solidarity Art Group

48 Seven Sisters Rd

N7 6AA

Tuesday: 2:30pm-4pm

Art classes

St Mungo's (was Broadway Day Centre)

13 Market Lane

W12 8EZ

Phone: 020 8735 5810

Monday: 10am-12pm (nurse & podiatry services)
Wednesday & Friday: 10:30am-12pm (rough sleeper service)
Wednesday: 10am-12pm (optician and once a month Hep C clinic)
Thursday: 10am-12pm (nurse)
Friday: 10am-12pm (acupuncture)

The service has changed. Health services are available on a drop-in basis, as is access to the local outreach team. The recovery college offers courses such as music, art, IT, chi gung, script writing and Hearing Voices. Please call 020 8735 5833 for information on the prospectus.

Mental health, Art classes, Clothing store, Education/training, Foot care, Medical/health, Music/drama, Outreach workers

Streetwise Opera

Phone: 020 7730 9551

Singing and acting workshops in homeless centres and arts centres in London, Nottingham, Manchester, Newcastle and Middlesbrough. No auditions, and sessions are free. Build confidence, meet people, learn new skills and have fun! Daily session on Zoom, see website. email: info@streetwiseopera.org

Music/drama

The Choir With No Name (London)

St Columba's Church, Pont St

SW1X 0BD

Phone: 07772 230744

Thursday: 6:30pm-9pm

Choir for people who have experienced homelessness with upcoming gigs around London and further afield. No prior singing experience or talent required! Women particularly welcome. Turn up at rehearsal, or call 07464 928122/ email ryanburke@lookahead.org.uk if you'd like more info.

Food (free), Music/drama, Leisure facilities

The Vision Organisation UK

St Silas Community Hall, Penton Street

N1 9UL

Phone: 07405200064

Wednesday: 7pm-8pm (Lincoln's Inn Fields: food, drink, personal hygiene goods and offering help)
Thursday: 7pm-9pm (drop-in: 3-course meal, clothes, books)

Barber, Careers advice, Clothing store, Food (free)

Turn a Corner Community Library (Quaker Social Action)

17 Old Ford Road, Bethnal Green

E2 9PJ

Phone: 020 8983 5030

Community Library
Tuesday: 10:30am-12:30pm The American Church
Community Library
Wednesday: 5:30pm-8:30pm Lincolns Inn field
Community Library
Saturday: 9:30am-12:30pm St Giles in the field

Turn a Corner is a mobile community library for people affected by homelessness in London. We provide books to everyone for free (no need to return) as well as reading glasses. Seasonal handouts of essential items also available.

Music/drama, Leisure facilities, Education/training

Crisis Skylight (Edinburgh)

Crichton House, 4 Crichton Close, Edinburgh

EH8 8DT

Phone: 0131 209 7700

Monday-Friday: 10am-4pm

Skylight is currently closed. If you are looking to access Crisis services in Edinburgh, please fill in the form online with your contact details and we will get back to you within 2 working days. Or please call or email edinburgh@crisis.org.uk

Accommodation/housing advice, Art classes, Education/training, Internet access, Music/drama, Leisure facilities

Givin' it Laldie

Gorbals Parish Church, 1 Errol Gardens, Glasgow

G5 0RA

Phone: 0141 280 0053

Tuesday-Thursday: 9am-5pm

The Gorbals Community Choir is completely free, all music is taught by ear and you can choose where to sit - tunes, highs or lows! You don't have to have been in a choir before and they won't make you sing on your own. It's all about making friends and having fun. Sing for Life is a choir suitable for older adults, individuals with health problems or anyone who would enjoy a gentle, uplifting singing session.

Music/drama

Glasgow City Mission

20 Crimea Street, Glasgow

G2 8PW

Phone: 0141 221 2630

Monday-Friday: 10am-8pm Breakfast, lunch & dinner - see times for meals.

Open Monday – Friday Drop In: 10am – 4:30pm, 6 – 7:30pm Lunch: 1 – 3pm, Dinner: 6 – 7:30pm. Our Urban café is open for music lessons and college classes. We are also working with some guests to get them into employment. Our counselling service is operating in Crimea Street and some activities continue online. Nursery open.

Mental health, Accommodation/housing advice, Alcohol workers, Careers advice, Counselling, Drugs workers, Education/training, Food (free), Foot care, Internet access, Leisure facilities, Outreach worker links, Outreach workers, Tenancy support, Step-free, Ex-forces, Ex-offenders, Food, Medical/health, Advocacy

Govanhill Baths

99 Calder Street, Glasgow

G42 7RA

Phone: 0141 433 2999

Monday-Sunday: 9:30am-5:30pm

Community and arts centre with regular programme of arts events including pottery classes and Rags2Riches upcycling classes.

Lodging House Mission

35 East Campbell St, Glasgow

G1 5DT

Phone: 0141 552 0285

Monday-Friday: 8:30am-10am (Free breakfast)
Monday-Thursday: 12pm-2pm (Free lunch)
Friday: 12pm-1:30pm (Free Lunch)

We are a day centre for the homeless, socially isolated, and vulnerable, based in the East End of Glasgow. We have an Intervention Worker who provides a range of services including emotional support, benefits checks, filling out forms and signposting to relevant organisations. In addition to that we also provide a suite of activities which is constantly reviewed to ensure they are the most appropriate/enjoyable for our client group.

Accommodation/housing advice, Advocacy, Barber, Benefits advice, Bathroom/showers, Careers advice, Clothing store, Counselling, Dentist, Education/training, Food (free), Food, Foot care, Internet access, Luggage storage, Music/drama, Sexual health, Tenancy support, Ex-offenders

Right There (formerly YPeople)

15 Dava Street, Govan, Glasgow

G51 2JA

Phone: 0141 565 1200

Monday-Friday: 9am-5pm

Right There walks alongside those who need support, to prevent them becoming homeless or separated from their loved ones. Rooted in the hearts of local communities across Scotland, our services help to: - Prevent homelessness through supportive and safe places to call home; - Help people become more independent with community-based support; - Improve people’s mental health and wellbeing through mentoring and counselling.

Mental health, Counselling, Step-free, Ex-offenders, Ex-forces, Art classes, Accommodation/housing advice

The Art Factory

Platform, The Bridge, 1000 Westerhouse Road, Glasgow

G34 9JW

Phone: 0141 276 9696

Tuesday: 1pm-4pm

For anyone who wants to draw, paint or try a new craft. You could be brand new to it or maybe you did it years ago and want to try again.

Art classes

The Marie Trust

32 Midland Street, Glasgow

G1 4PR

Phone: 0141 221 0169 (option 2)

Monday-Friday: 7:30pm-11pm (food collection)

Day service for people affected by homelessness/poverty. Offers low-cost breakfast and lunch, as well as a range of classes and activities. Call for activities. Most services currently suspended - Free food avaialble on weeknights.

Art classes, Benefits advice, Bathroom/showers, Bedding, Careers advice, Clothing store, Counselling, Food, Foot care, Medical/health, Outreach worker links, Outreach workers, Tenancy support