Buckinghamshire Council - Severe Weather Emergency Provision (SWEP) - 12 August 2026

Due to the expected increase in temperature over the weekend, we are activating our Severe Weather Emergency Protocols (SWEP) today.

As the weather is exceptionally hot, if you see anyone sleeping out on the streets of Buckinghamshire, please contact StreetLink via https://www.streetlink.org.uk or phone 0300 500 0914, who will notify our dedicated Outreach workers.

If you see anyone you believe to be under the age of 18 and/or are concerned about the health or welfare of anyone that you see sleeping rough, please call 999.

 Respite from the heat is available at Buckinghamshire Council offices at Walton Street, Aylesbury and Queen Victoria Road, High Wycombe along with our libraries.

Water and sunscreen are available as follows:

Buckinghamshire Council offices at Walton St in Aylesbury and Queen Victoria Road in High Wycombe

Connection Support outreach services

Aylesbury Homeless Action Group

Wycombe Homeless Connection

During office hours you can contact our housing teams on the following numbers:

01296 585168

Out of hours - 0800 999 7677