Emergency shelter
Each individual in our emergency accommodation is provided with a safe space to sleep, store their belongings and spend their time. SMART are on site for support, advice and to make referrals for broader support services where necessary. Our support workers give guidance and help to enable residents to access the welfare & benefits system where possible, including setting up bank accounts.
All residents are given rapid access to our partner dual diagnosis team (P2R, Pathway to Recovery) for addiction and mental health support, to the De Parys medical group for GP access, and move on housing options via Bedford
Borough Council’s on site support.
The provision currently houses 30 people with a wide variety of backgrounds, needs and experiences. SMART provides individually tailored support which will be guided by each person and their aims.
What to do if you are concerned about someone who is sleeping rough?
If you are concerned about anyone rough sleeping, call the national 24-hour rough sleeping referral line ‘StreetLink’ on 0300 500 0914 or visit www.streetlink.org.uk.