If you are sleeping rough life is tough.

If you are homeless and living on the streets you should speak to someone at Tamworth Borough Council or social services (if you are under 18) as soon as possible.  Living on the streets can be detrimental to your health and wellbeing and cause lots of other related problems.

The council can give you a list of hostels which may be a better option than sleeping rough. You will need to be able to prove who you are and your income in order to secure a hostel place.

In Tamworth there is the Starfish project at the St Edith’s church crypt in Tamworth town centre, St Martins Church in Stoneydelph and St Andrews in Leyfields. They offer food and drinks as well as support for people who are homeless.  You may also be able to get a food parcel, so you have something to eat.

If you are sleeping rough try and keep yourself safe. Stay in well lit areas, near other people if possible. Wear lots of layers of clothing, and newspaper and cardboard to create a barrier between yourself and the ground. Try and sleep somewhere under cover so you stay dry.

Above all only sleep rough as a very last resort, as you are making yourself very vulnerable. If staying at home isn’t an option ask friends or family members if you could stay with them until something more permanent and suitable can be arranged.