Tell us about a rough sleeper
If you’re worried about someone who is sleeping on the streets in Redbridge, you can report it to StreetLink.
It’ll tell us about the person you’re helping. We’ll find the person and give them help to access local services and support.
StreetLink is not an emergency service.
Call 999 if the person needs urgent medical help or they are under 18 years old.
Call 999 if the person needs urgent medical help or they are under 18 years old.
You’ll need to make note of:
- the person's location
- the time you saw them
- a description of them
You can also call StreetLink on 0300 500 0914 (freephone).
StreetLink can provide you with an update if you ask for this when you make the report.
Who you should tell us about
Tell us about anyone you see sleeping rough. This can include:
- People sleeping or bedding down in the open air such as on the streets, in tents, doorways, parks or bus shelters
- People staying in places that are not designed for living in, such as stairwells, sheds, car parks or cars
- People you have seen sleeping rough for a long time
Rough sleepers do not include squatters or Travellers.
