Severe weather emergency protocol (SWEP)

SWEP

The Severe Weather Emergency Protocol (SWEP) is used throughout Maidstone to help those sleeping rough in our locality during extreme weather. The SWEP solution and type of accommodation may differ from local authority area to area but will generally provide a safe and warm place for street-homeless people to stay overnight.

Emergency accommodation

Those needing to access emergency accommodation during bad weather should contact their district council’s Housing Options team. The Housing Options team for Maidstone can be contacted on 01622 602000.

Alternatively, those looking for winter shelter can approach Restoring Hands - register by calling 01622 296450 or email mcwsoffice@maidstoneshelter.org.uk. Alternatively, attend in person at:

Restoring Hands

George Street
Maidstone
ME15 6TP

The charity Porchlight also operates a county-wide outreach service.  Call 08005677699 or visit the Porchlight website.