Update on the SWEP activation – due to extreme heat (23 June 2026)
Due to the red heat-health alert' (HHA) over the next few days, extra support is being put in place for people sleeping rough.
Access to the United Reform Church on Arundel Road in Littlehampton (the front entrance to the Turning Tides Hub) has now been secured. Rough sleepers will be able to visit for shade and a cold drink at the following times:
Today - until 4pm
Tomorrow - 11am to 4pm
25 June - 11am to 4pm
In addition:
Turning Tides Hub, Littlehampton, will be extending their opening hours on Friday from 9am to 4pm, supported by our outreach team
Stonepillow, Glenlogie House, Clarence Road, Bognor Regis will be extending their opening hours each day, allowing access for clients until 4pm
Cold and soft drinks will be available at these locations.
Our outreach team will still visit known rough sleepers to offer water, sunscreen, and advice on how to stay safe in the heat and where they can access shade and support.
We will also be providing local hubs with additional supplies of water and sunscreen.
If you are concerned about someone sleeping rough, please make a referral via https://www.thestreetlink.org.uk/ so they can be connected to local support.
More information about our services can be found here: Rough sleeping support services | Arun District Council