Purpose of the protocol
Severe weather emergency protocols (SWEPs) for rough sleepers set out the arrangements to be made to ensure people are not at risk of dying on the streets by ensuring they have access to accommodation at night during severe weather.
The council’s housing team supports rough sleepers into accommodation when the severe weather emergency protocol (SWEP) is active, based on reports of rough sleepers made to the council.
The accommodation providers vary depending on the local context of services and housing supply, and can include B&B, supported accommodation, hotel or hostel accommodation.