24/12/2025
Severe Weather Emergency Protocol (SWEP) Activated ❄️🌧️
Due to the current weather conditions, the Street Outreach Severe Weather Emergency Protocol (SWEP) has been activated across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.
✅ The protocol will run for the next 3 nights and will be reviewed on Saturday 27 December.
🏠 SWEP helps protect and provide for vulnerable people sleeping rough during severe weather. It is activated when there is a real risk of loss of life because of weather conditions.
If you are concerned about someone sleeping rough:
📞 Call: 01202 315 962 (24-hour answerphone)
🌐 Use StreetLink
📧 Email: [email protected]
The Homelessness Partnership, including the Council and charity St Mungo's, will offer shelter to all people sleeping rough in Bournemouth, Christchurch or Poole by providing emergency accommodation.
💙 Please share to help keep people safe!
For updates see link in comments👇