Rough sleeping

If you or somebody you know is rough sleeping, contact us immediately. We can provide advice, help, and support to anybody rough sleeping. 

Our service is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Call: 0161 912 2230
Email: HOST@Trafford.gov.uk

You can also visit the Housing Options Service Trafford at their Sale Waterside office.

Anybody who is rough sleeping in Trafford will be offered accommodation under the Greater Manchester A Bed Every Night (ABEN) scheme. We will continue to work with anyone accommodated under ABEN following the initial placement to help them secure settled accommodation.

Further help is available for rough sleepers from Street Support Network Trafford.

If you are rough sleeping

We can help you access support and services to help you get your own home.

We can also help you to access support for:

• Physical or mental health conditions
• Drug and/or alcohol addiction
• Benefits
• Domestic abuse
• Debt

If you see someone rough sleeping

If you have seen someone sleeping rough in Trafford, let us know. You can report rough sleeping to StreetLink or use our report a rough sleeper form. 

You do not need to approach the person. Instead, tell us their location and give as much detail as possible to help us identify them.

We aim to respond to reports of rough sleepers within 72 hours.