SWEP is currently active across Somerset

Sent to Members, Clerks and LCNs on behalf of the Rough Sleeping Team

SWEP is currently active across Somerset due to the cold weather and will be in place until Monday (17.03.25) when it will be reviewed.

Suitable accommodation may be available for rough sleepers during cold weather. Call 0300 123 22 24 during office hours and 0300 123 23 27 out of office hours. To access the service, numbers should be called as early as possible.

If you’re concerned that someone is rough sleeping during the severe weather, please visit Street Link to refer them, so they can get access to suitable accommodation: https://thestreetlink.org.uk/

SWEP has two aims:

1. To ensure that no one dies or is caused serious harm on the streets due to severe weather.

2. To ensure that every effort is made to engage individuals with support.

When SWEP is active, important information can be found on a temporary webpage here: www.somerset.gov.uk/swep

Rough Sleeping Initiative team

12th March 2025