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Your rights

The Rights Guide for Rough Sleepers outlines your rights around arrest, stop and search, answering police questions, move-ons, no-drinking zones, sleeping rough, taking a pee in public and highway obstruction. It was put together by the Pavement, Housing Justice, Liberty and Zacchaeus 2000.

If your benefits have been sanctioned (cut off or reduced) and you feel this is unfair, you can appeal. Print this letter and hand it in at the office where you sign on. If you feel you need more advice about sanctions, contact   Zacchaeus 2000 or your nearest Citizen’s Advice Bureau. And let us know contact@thepavement.org.uk at the Pavement!

SERVICES

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Shelter Scotland - Aberdeen Community Hub

36 Upperkirkgate, Aberdeen

AB10 1BA

Phone: 0808 800 4444

Information, advice, advocacy and representation for people facing homelessness or bad housing. We have advice online at shelterscotland.org/getadvice, and a free helpline for urgent cases open 9am – 5pm, Monday – Friday on 0808 800 4444. Our Hubs operate drop-ins too, please check shelterscotland.org/aberdeen for times.

Shelter Scotland - Dundee Community Hub

4 South Ward Road, Dundee

DD1 1PN

Phone: 0808 800 4444

Information, advice, advocacy and representation for people facing homelessness or bad housing. We have advice online at shelterscotland.org/getadvice, and a free helpline for urgent cases open 9am – 5pm, Monday – Friday on 0808 800 4444. Our Hubs operate drop-ins too, please check shelterscotland.org/dundee for times.

Shelter Scotland - Edinburgh Community Hub

Scotiabank House, 6 South Charlotte St, Edinburgh

EH2 4AW

Phone: 0808 800 4444

Monday-Friday: 9am-5pm

Information, advice, advocacy and representation for people facing homelessness or bad housing. We have advice online at shelterscotland.org/getadvice, and a free helpline for urgent cases open 9am – 5pm, Monday – Friday on 0808 800 4444. Our Hubs operate drop-ins too, please check shelterscotland.org/edinburgh for times.

Accommodation/housing advice, Advocacy, Outreach worker links, Tenancy support, Legal advice

Shelter Scotland - Glasgow Community Hub

116 Osborne Street, Glasgow

G1 5QH

Phone: 0808 800 4444

Information, advice, advocacy and representation for people facing homelessness or bad housing. We have advice online at shelterscotland.org/getadvice, and a free helpline for urgent cases open 9am – 5pm, Monday – Friday on 0808 800 4444. Our Hubs operate drop-ins too, please check shelterscotland.org/glasgow for times.

Simon Community Scotland

472 Ballater Street, Glasgow

G5 0QW

Phone: 0141 418 6984

Saturday-Sunday: 11am-11pm (street outreach)

472 Ballater Street, Glasgow (Head Office): 0141 418 6984 389 Argyle St, Glasgow (Access Hub): 0141 552 4164 Phone lines open 24/7. Acccommodation and support services around Scotland, including the Rough Sleepers & Vulnerable People service. For more information call numbers above. See NIGHTSTOP (DEPAUL), STREETWORK and ACCESS HUB for information about those services. A service for people who are experiencing homelessness and other difficulties and need consistent, long-term support.

Mental health, Accommodation/housing advice, Advocacy, Alcohol workers, Drugs workers, Outreach worker links, Outreach workers

Simon Community Scotland (N Lanarkshire Intensive Housing Support Service)

Room 15, Atrium Business Centre, North Caldeen Rd, Coatbridge

ML5 4EF

Phone: 01236 702 102

Outreach support for individuals across North Lanarkshire who require support to find/maintain a tenancy.

Tenancy support

Simon Community Scotland (Newlands Project)

73 Monreith Road, Glasgow

G43 2PE

Phone: 0141 632 8912

Semi-supported accommodation allows women and men (18+) who would find their own tenancy too daunting the opportunity to adjust to life in mainstream accommodation.

Accommodation/housing advice, Advocacy, Counselling, Tenancy support

Simon Community Scotland (Parkhead Project)

43 Tollcross Road, Glasgow

G31 4UG

Phone: 0141 550 4459

Accommodation and support for men and women (25+) with alcohol- and drug-related issues.

Alcohol workers, Drugs workers

Simon Community Scotland ACCESS HUB (Glasgow)

389 Argyle Street, Glasgow

G2 8LR

Phone: 0141 552 4164

Drop in to get help with benefits, health, finances, legal advice, access to the digital world and more. You can also call our Helplines (Open 24hrs. Free from landlines) on 0800 027 7466 (Glasgow) or 0808 178 2323 (Edinburgh).

Accommodation/housing advice, Medical/health, Tenancy support, Mental health, Advocacy, Drugs workers, Outreach workers, Outreach worker links

Social Bite (Aberdeen)

516 Union Street, Aberdeen

AB10 1TT

Phone: 0131 353 0250

Monday-Friday: 8am-9:30am Take away breakfast
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday: 3:15pm-4pm Take away afternoon Scran
Thursday: 3:15pm-5pm Sit in Social Supper

Every single penny of Social Bite's profits are donated to good causes. One in four of its team is formerly homeless. Suspended items are bought by customers for homeless people.

Food (free)

Social Bite (Edinburgh)

131 Rose Street, Edinburgh

EH2 3DT

Phone: 0131 353 0250

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday: 8am-9:30am Breakfast rolls
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday: 4pm-4:45pm Evening scran
Thursday: 4pm-5pm Mixed sit-in supper

Every single penny of Social Bite's profits are donated to good causes. One in four of its team is formerly homeless. Suspended items are bought by customers for homeless people. Free food take-away.

Food (free)

Social Bite (Glasgow)

10 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow

G2 3GF

Monday-Friday: 8am-9:30am Take away breakfast
Wednesday: 4:45pm-5:45pm Sit in afternoon supper
Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 5pm-6pm Take away afternoon scran
Wednesday: 6:15pm-7pm Womans sit in supper

Every single penny of Social Bite's profits are donated to good causes. One in four of its team is formerly homeless. Suspended items are bought by customers for homeless people.

Food (free)

Souper Saturday

Old Saint Paul's Church, 67 Jeffrey Street, Edinburgh

EH1 1DH

Phone: 07955 274058

Saturday: 10am-1pm (Old St Paul's Ch, 67 Jeffrey St)

A faith neutral food and social service in Edinburgh. They offer free breakfast, lunch, sandwiches, coffee and conversation every Saturday. Their porridge is legendary! Email: admin@Soupersaturday.org.uk

Food (free)

Steps to Hope

Edinburgh

Phone: 07949 838666

Monday: 6pm-7pm Monday Munchies - St Columbus, 14 Johnston Terrace, E14 EH1
Tuesday & Friday: 5pm-5:30pm Catering van - Old St Pauls, 63 Jeffrey Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1DH
Sunday: 5pm-7pm Sunday Supper - St Cuthberts, 5 Lothian Rd, Edinburgh, EH1 2EP
Saturday: 10am-1pm Souper Saturday - Old St Pauls, 63 Jeffrey Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1DH

Steps to Hope SCIO is a non-profit charity dedicated to caring for the homeless and those suffering with addiction. Phone-line open all time.

Step-free, Food (free), Counselling, Alcohol workers, Outreach workers

Stonewall Scotland

Scotland

Phone: 0800 050 2020

Monday-Friday: 9:30am-4:30pm (helpline)

Help, information and support for LGBT communities and their allies. Contact Freephone for information.

Counselling, Legal advice, Outreach worker links

Stopover (Four Square)

40 Grove Street, Edinburgh

EH3 8AT

Phone: 0131 229 8381

Monday-Sunday: 12am-12am (staffed 24/7)

Stopover provide supported accommodation to young people aged 16-25 who are homeless. Residents can stay for up to 2 years or until suitable housing becomes available. Referral via Edinburgh City Council: 0131 229 8381

Accommodation/housing advice, Advocacy, Bathroom/showers, Counselling, Debt advice, Education/training, Outreach worker links, Outreach workers

Street Legal

22 Holyrood Road, Edinburgh

EH8 8AF

Phone: 0131 344 0825

Free legal advice and support to young people (up to the age of 26) who are either experiencing, or at risk of homelessness in Edinburgh.

Legal advice, Advocacy, Education/training, Accommodation/housing advice

Street Soccer Scotland (Edinburgh)

2 Bernard Street, Edinburgh

EH6 6PU

Phone: 07480 979 919

Monday & Wednesday: 1pm-3pm (Powerleague Portobello - phone 07480979919 before your first visit)
Thursday: 1pm-2:30pm (Leith Community Centre - phone 07480979919 before your first visit)
Wednesday: 10:30am-12pm (Powerleague Portobello - referral only)

Street soccer and football-inspired training and personal development as a medium to empower people who are affected by social exclusion to make positive changes in their lives. Call Robbie on 07480 979 919 before your first visit.

Leisure facilities, Education/training

Street Soccer Scotland (Glasgow)

Phone: 07480 970 790

Monday: 2pm-4pm (Lady Octavia Sports Centre, Greenock)
Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 1pm-3pm (Townhead Powerleague)

Street soccer and football-inspired training and personal development as a medium to empower people who are affected by social exclusion to make positive changes in their lives. Call Ross on 07480 970 790 before your first visit.

Leisure facilities, Education/training

Streetwork Crisis Centre

22 Holyrood Road, Edinburgh

EH8 8AF

Phone: 0131 557 6055

Monday-Friday: 7am-8pm (drop-in)
Saturday & Sunday: 9am-5pm (drop-in)

Helpline 24/7: 0808 178 2323. Open 365 days a year to support anyone in Edinburgh who does not have a safe place to sleep. Though their Holyrood Hub and helpline, they advise, refer and support people to access the services they need to resolve their situation.

Accommodation/housing advice, Benefits advice, Bathroom/showers, Careers advice, Debt advice, Internet access, Laundry, Luggage storage, Medical/health, Outreach worker links, Outreach workers, Step-free, Advocacy, Counselling, Food (free), Tenancy support

Substance Misuse Centre (Spittal Street)

22-24 Spittal Street, Edinburgh

EH3 9DU

Phone: 0131 537 8300

Monday-Friday: 9am-4:30pm (drop-in)
Monday, Tuesday, Friday: 12:30pm-4:30pm (clinic & needle exchange)
Thursday: 10:30am-4:30pm (clinic & needle exchange)
Tuesday: 9am-3:30pm (dentist)
Tuesday: 1pm-4pm (drop-in / methadone info)
Wednesday: 12:30pm-3:30pm (clinic)
Thursday: 10:30am-1:30pm (wounds clinic)
Thursday: 2pm-4pm (womens drop-in)
Friday: 1pm-3pm (dentist)

Drug and alcohol misuse centre with a range of services, from Dental care to wound clinic. Please call for more information

Alcohol workers, Counselling, Drugs workers, Foot care, Mental health, Medical/health, Needle exchange

Sunday Social (SS)

GlasgowKelvin College, Easterhouse Campus, 1200 Westerhouse Road, Glasgow

G34 9HZ

Sunday: 11am-3pm

Sandwiches and soup. Limitless free tea and coffee. Recovery meeting, massage, leisure activities, counselling, meditation. Children's play area.

Alcohol workers, Drugs workers, Leisure facilities, Food, Food (free), Internet access, Counselling

Talbot Association (Belmont House)

494 Great Western Road, Glasgow

G12 8EW

Phone: 0141 357 2500

Accommodation and support for men and women (21+) with with alcohol- and drug-related issues.

Alcohol workers, Drugs workers

Talbot Association (Buchanan Lodge)

2 Fernhill Road, Rutherglen, Glasgow

G73 4BF

Phone: 0141 631 1919

Accommodation and support for men aged 45+ with addiction issues.

Talbot Association (Dalhousie Street)

52 Dalhousie Street, Glasgow

G3 6PN

Phone: 0141 332 8512

Accommodation and support for men and women aged 40+ with addiction issues.

Accommodation/housing advice, Alcohol workers, Drugs workers