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The need.
The cost of living crisis and the end of restrictions that protected tenants during Covid-19 is expected to cause a rise in numbers experiencing homelessness. Gateway has helped people who have lost their homes because of domestic violence, mental health, disability and debt. We have helped those who are sofa-hopping or sleeping rough.
No-one should be Homeless.
The statutory responsibility to support people who are homeless or threatened with homelessness sits with the Local Authority – the East Devon District Council (EDDC) Housing Options Team which is based in Exmouth. Gateway Caseworkers liaise closely with EDDC Rough Sleeper Navigators.
In Sidmouth additional support is offered through;
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The Mustard Seed Café​
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Sid Valley Food Bank​
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The Beacon Medical Centre​
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Citizens Advice​
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Honiton Community Advice Service
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Devon and Cornwall Police, in particular the local PCSOs, are involved and carry Gateway contact cards.
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