Advice for supporting homeless people in hot weather

Homeless people need help during the heat as much as they do in the cold, as they are at risk of sunstroke and dehydration. Continued exposure to sunshine can pose risk to lives. Caritas Anchor House suggests we offer homeless people water, sun screen, hates or spare umbrellas.

For readers based in England or Wales - if you are concerned about someone you have seen sleeping rough, you can send an alert to StreetLink.

The details you provide are sent to the local authority or outreach service for the the area in which you have seen the person, to help them find the individual and connect them to local support and services.

Contact Streetlink here: www.streetlink.org.uk

Read more about Caritas Anchor House: www.caritasanchorhouse.org.uk