TAMESIDE Council’s Rough Sleeping Team continues to work across the borough throughout the winter months, alongside partner organisations, to locate and support anyone sleeping rough.
Whenever temperatures drop to dangerous levels, the council activates its Severe Weather Emergency Protocol (SWEP). This emergency response provides safe, short-term accommodation for anyone sleeping rough during periods of extreme weather, helping to protect lives and ensure no one is left exposed to the cold.
Councillor Andrew McLaren, Deputy Leader and Executive Member for Growth, Housing and Homelessness, said:
“No one should have to sleep outside in any circumstance, but freezing weather is particularly dangerous. Activating SWEP is about saving lives and showing compassion. Our outreach teams and partners are out across the borough helping people into emergency accommodation, and we urge residents to report anyone they are concerned about so we can act quickly.”
If you are worried about someone sleeping rough in Tameside:
- During office hours: Email the Rough Sleeping Outreach Team at roughsleepers@tameside.gov.uk
- Out of hours: Call 0161 342 2222
- Online: Submit an alert via StreetLink, which connects people sleeping rough with local outreach teams and emergency accommodation.
For more information, visit:
Tameside Rough Sleeping Support and for anyone looking for a free warm space during winter, see Warm Welcome Hubs.