Specialist support for rough sleepers
In Oxfordshire specialist support services are commissioned via the Oxfordshire Homeless Alliance. Supported Housing is available in the City and Districts, this includes:
- 24 hour staffing
- Access to specialist medical services
- Food and clothing provided if necessary
- Places for clients with dogs
Support and assistance can also be accessed from the following:
- The Beacon Centre, St Mary's Centre, Horsefair, Banbury, OX16 0AA is open from
Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday 10am to 12 noon.
Thursday 1pm to 3pm
. Those vulnerably housed or homeless can access their service for hot drinks, snacks and advice from agencies such as Connection Support (banburybeacon@connectionsupport.org.uk), CDC Housing, DWP and Turning Point. - In Bicester, Turning Point run a drop in at The Methodist Church, Bell Ln, Bicester OX26 6JQ on Friday from 10am to 2pm, with Connections attending from 12pm to 2pm
- Young people aged 18 to 25 can access drop-in support from BYHP at 2 Chandos Close, Banbury, OX16 4TL