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Rough sleeping and health
Looking after yourself while sleeping outside.
Sleeping outside harms health quickly. Getting off the street is the priority, but meanwhile you deserve care.
Day to day
- Use day centres for food, showers, laundry and advice
- Keep layers of clothing and stay dry
- Drink water
- Keep your feet dry and change socks
Health care
- Many places have health services for people without homes
- You can usually see a doctor even without an address
- Get any injury, infection or cough checked
Safety
- Sleep near others you trust or in well lit places
- Keep valuables hidden
- Outreach teams can help with safer options
Next steps
Ask outreach workers about emergency accommodation and longer term housing.
