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Arc’s Outreach Team is often the first point of contact for rough sleepers in Sedgemoor

Arc's Outreach Team cover Sedgemoor supporting rough sleepers.

Arc's Outreach Team conduct early morning walkabouts, locating any new rough sleepers and checking on those that are known to be out and sleeping rough. The team also make themselves available at drop in services for the homeless.

Arc also provide a rapid response service in Sedgemoor which responds to any reported sightings of rough sleepers anywhere in Sedgemoor.

The team can offer support, advice and signposting to address housing issues and assess the individual for suitable accommodation and other services.

Drop in Services:

Open Door in Taunton is a Monday to Friday service for rough sleepers, running from 9.30am-1pm. It offers food, showers, clothing, laundry facilities and access to computers. There are also music, cooking and craft sessions.

A drop in service at Westfield Church in Bridgwater runs Monday to Friday, from 9.30 - 11.30am, offering food, shower and laundry facilities and the opportunity to meet our Outreach Team who can signpost to the relevant support and accommodation services.

Full Name:
Date of Birth:	Today
Gender:
Contact Number:
Email Address:
National Insurance Number:
Do you have a local connection to the area?:
If yes, please explain:
Are you currently:	Homeless (Rough Sleeping) Homeless (Sofa Surfing) Living in Support Housing Living with Family or Friends Living in a Council Property Living in Housing Association Accommodation In Private Landlord Accommodation Other
How long have you been homeless for?:
If you are not already homeless, when do you expect to become homeless?:
Please give the reasons you are homeless:
Previous Accommodation details:	Please include date from, date to, type and location of accommodation, and the reasons for leaving
Are you currently claiming any benefits?:
If yes, please state what you are claiming:
Date of next payment (if claiming):	Today
Do you have any debts/rent arrears?:
If yes, please give details:
Do you have any savings?:
If yes, please give details:
Do you have any physical health or accessibility needs?:
If yes, please give details:
Do you have a history of, or any current mental health issues?:
If yes, please give details:
Do you have a history of, or current substance misuse?:
If yes, please give details:
Do you have a history of violence or aggressive behaviour?:
If yes, please give details:
Do you have any history of Criminal Offending or Custodial Sentences?:
If yes, please give details:
Are you engaging with Social Services?:
If yes, please give details:
Are you engaging with any Support Services?:
If yes, please give details:
Are you registered with a GP?:
If yes, which practice are you registered with?:
Are you on any medication?:
If yes, please give details:
Do you have any pets?:
If yes, please give the pet's details:
Please give any other information which you think may help us to find the right accommodation and support for your needs:

Arc’s Outreach Team is often the first point of contact for rough sleepers in Sedgemoor

Drop in Services:

Arc Academy

Arc Accommodation