Chesterfield council has outlined how it is helping the homeless and rough sleepers through the lockdown

Council leaders in Chesterfield have outlined measures to help homeless people in the town during the coronavirus pandemic.
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Chesterfield Borough Council says that the homeless and rough sleepers are particularly vulnerable at the moment because they can’t self-isolate or properly follow social distancing guidelines.

So the authority has now launched a telephone interview service for homeless people or families in need of assistance.

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Councillor Chris Ludlow, cabinet member for housing, said: “At this extremely difficult time it is important that we offer anyone who is struggling the help they require, especially if they are concerned about whether they have a roof over their head. The service is working very hard to reach anyone who needs this help, I would ask that anyone who needs assistance gets in touch as soon as possible.”

Chesterfield Borough Council has outlined what help is available for homeless peopleChesterfield Borough Council has outlined what help is available for homeless people
Chesterfield Borough Council has outlined what help is available for homeless people

The council is also prioritising delivery of essential services to ensure no one is homeless during this crisis and to make it possible for everyone to be able to self-isolate and follow social distancing guidelines, a spokesman said.

If you need support, call the homelessness contact number 07870 277 291 or you can contact the team by emailing [email protected].

If you need assistance outside of office hours, contact the out of hours team by calling 01629 533 190.

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If you are sleeping rough or you are concerned about someone you’ve seen sleeping rough Pathways of Chesterfield and P3 offer outreach services for rough sleepers and this can be accessed by reporting a rough sleeper via www.streetlink.org.uk.