HEREFORD'S winter night shelter will be opening its doors to homeless people from next week.

The shelter will be opening its doors from 8pm on Monday, December 2, at Arrow Building, Symonds Street, Hereford HR1 2HA.

Herefordshire Council and community organisations work together to provide a warm safe place to sleep for those rough sleeping in the county each year, with a range of charities supporting homeless people coordinated through the Herefordshire Homeless Forum.

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Christine Price, chief officer of Healthwatch Herefordshire and chair of Herefordshire Homeless Forum said the support offered throughout the year includes finding new homes, day, evening and weekend services with free food, showers, specialist advice, supported accommodation, and access to health and wellbeing services.

"Anyone can become homeless at any time, for a wide range of reasons," she said.

"But, everyone deserves a safe, secure place to call home and we're incredibly grateful to local people, businesses and other organisations who support these charities."

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Donations of shower gel, deodorant, toothbrushes, toothpaste, wash bags, sanitary items, biscuits, tea, coffee, hot chocolate and squash are currently needed. They can be dropped off at the Salvation Army centre in Cannonmoor Street from 8.30 to 3.30pm Monday to Friday and Sunday, or at the Kindle Centre, Belmont Road, every day from 9am to 5pm.

Offers from the business community to provide a warm breakfast at 8am on weekends, or a hot meal between 6pm and 7.30pm on Monday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday would also be welcomed. If you think you can help please contact info@healthwatchherefordshire.co.uk or call 01432 277044.

For more information please call 01432 261600 and ask to speak to a member of the Rough Sleeper Outreach Team. Lines are open Mon – Fri 9.00 – 5.00pm.

To donate to help homeless people in Hereford visit https://wonderful.org/charities/1068184

If you're concerned about someone that you have seen sleeping rough in Herefordshire contact the outreach team on 01432 261600 or report via Street Link at https://thestreetlink.org.uk/start