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Homeless Oxfordshire is the largest supported accommodation provider for homeless, and people at risk of homelessness, in the county. They aim to challenge perceptions and systems and inspire clients. Their mission is to support people whom society has left behind. They provide accommodation for 220 every night. In addition they provide hot meals, training, education, welfare support, and help individuals to develop basic skills to run their own homes.

The Gatehouse community drop in centre offers free support services for adults aged 25+ who are: homeless, vulnerably housed, on low income and/or looking for company & community. The Gatehouse offers a free cafe (six evenings a week), therapeutic workshops and one to one support (over two evenings and one afternoon a week).

Emmaus Oxford provides active support to 28 formerly homeless people in Oxford. They provide a real workable alternative to homelessness, offering people a home as well as meaningful work. Those they help are able to work in our charity store, gaining valuable experience, new skills and a route into independence.

Crisis Skylight Oxford offers one-to-one support and advice on money, housing, employment, physical health, and mental health, as well as a range of high quality education and wellbeing services. We help people in taking their next steps towards a secure home, and support people to learn, develop skills, and improve their confidence along the way.

If you are homeless, you still have a right to register with a doctor – you can use a ‘care of’ address, such as a friend or a day centre. Luther Street Medical Centre is an award-winning GP surgery providing healthcare to people experiencing homelessness in Oxford City. The Centre is open to anyone over the age of 18 in Oxford who is homeless or vulnerably housed and is not currently registered with an Oxford city GP. They have a full range of GP services, an on-site dentist, podiatrist and acupuncturist, and referral to other on-site services.

The Surgery provides methadone and subutex treatments in conjunction with drugs counselling and harm minimisation. The addiction team runs an appointment based system. To access treatment, patients currently need to attend the afternoon drop-in service at the Rectory Road Centre (off the Cowley Road). They can then be referred back to the addiction team for ongoing care. Other services:

- Dentistry – weekly on Tuesdays – access treatment by attending at 9.00am
- Podiatry – monthly booked in advance
- Psychiatry – accessed via mental health practitioners

District councils provide a free housing advice service for anyone in need
of housing advice. They also manage the general needs housing register. If
you find yourself in housing need please go to their websites and follow the
self-help tool.

District councils provide a free housing advice service for anyone in need of housing advice. They also manage the general needs housing register. If you find yourself in housing need please go to their websites and follow the self-help tool.

If you are homeless or concerned about the possibility of losing your home, it is extremely important that you seek advice at the earliest opportunity.

Appointments are available at St Aldate’s Chambers (opposite the Town Hall) from 9.30am until 4.30pm from Monday to Thursday, and until 3.30pm on Friday.

To book an appointment please call 01865 249811, and select option 3 for housing and then option 4 for homelessness.