Need Urgent Help ?
If you find yourself homeless or rough sleeping there is lots of information here to help you.
Sleeping rough?
Support for Anyone at Risk of Rough Sleeping
Anyone at risk of sleeping rough on the streets tonight should visit West Berkshire Council’s offices in Market Street, Newbury for support.
Office Opening Times
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Monday, Wednesday and Friday: 9:30am – 12:30pm
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Friday: 9:30am – 4:00pm
Where possible, contact should be made with the Housing Service via telephone: 01635 519530
(Office Hours: Monday – Thursday 8:30am – 5:00pm, Friday 8:30am – 4:30pm)
Anyone who becomes homeless when the offices are closed should contact the Council’s Emergency Duty Team on 01344 351999.
People can also report concerns via StreetLink. StreetLink exists to help end rough sleeping by enabling members of the public to connect people sleeping rough with the local services that can support them.
Food is available in Newbury 7 days a week
Monday: Loose Ends 12.30 – 1.15pm
Tuesday: Loose Ends 12.30 – 1.15pm
Wednesday: Loose Ends 9.30am – 10.45am
Newbury Soup Kitchen 6pm – 7pm
The Wharf Newbury RG14 5AU LOOK FOR OUR VAN
Thursday: Newbury Soup Kitchen 6 – 7pm
Salvation Army Hall Northcroft Lane RG14 1BU
Friday: Loose Ends 9.30am – 10.45am
Saturday: Newbury Soup Kitchen 5 – 6pm
The Wharf Newbury RG14 5AU LOOK FOR OUR VAN
Sunday: Loose Ends 2pm-3.15pm Lunch
Citizens Advice
The Citizens Advice service aims to provide the advice people need for the problems they face. The service provides free, independent, confidential and impartial advice to everyone on their rights and responsibilities. A new ‘Help to Claim’ service is available now for those who need support to apply for Universal Credit. Call Freephone 0800 144 8 444
