Working together to help the homeless

The Council provides services to those who are rough sleeping and offers help and advice to those who may be at risk of becoming homeless.

Unfortunately, SKDC staff cannot always spot everyone who might need some help – which is why extra pairs of eyes can make a huge difference to someone’s life.

To alert Housing officers to anyone who is rough sleeping anywhere in the district, please call Street Link on 0300 500 0914 anytime, or email directly to change4lincs@southkesteven.gov.uk.

Give as much detail as possible so they can be located and offered the support most appropriate to their situation.

If the person could be under 18, or is in immediate danger or needs urgent care, call 999.

Cabinet Member for Housing, Cllr Virginia Moran, said: “Our homeless and rough sleeper support is offered through the Change4Lincs project, a partnership between four local councils.

“It enables us to support people known to be rough sleeping or who are at risk of having to do so.

“The team can intervene in the cycle of homelessness or rough sleeping by providing a holistic support service with the aim of seeking suitable and sustainable accommodation.

“Change4Lincs help those who are perhaps not owed a statutory duty under the homeless legislation and help to reduce the number of ‘repeat’ rough sleepers by helping people avoid becoming entrenched into this lifestyle. This can also improve their physical and mental health and wellbeing.”

The range of support services for anyone homeless, or who is facing homelessness, or wishes to help anyone homeless in South Kesteven can be accessed online at www.southkesteven.gov.uk/homeless