Rough sleeping, often referred to as 'street homelessness' refers to anybody with literally nowhere to stay and who is sleeping on the streets or elsewhere outside and includes those staying in a car or a tent.  It does not include people who are staying on a temporary basis with family or friends.

Our local information suggests that rough sleeping happens only very occasionally in the Braintree District.

If you are sleeping rough please contact us for help ad advice as soon as possible.

If you are aware of someone sleeping rough, please let us know, we will try our best to make contact with them.

In very severe winter weather we will try to help people who are sleeping rough to find shelter for the night.

Contacting us:

Please try to contact the Housing Options Service in advance to make an appointment to speak to a Housing Options Officer.

In an emergency we will try to see you without an appointment but you may have to wait to see someone.

Opening times:
Monday to Friday 09:00am to 5:00pm 

Telephone: 01376 552525

Out of opening hours in a housing emergency please call: 01376 552525