The criteria for acceptance are:
that you are homeless
that you are over 16
that you are able to claim benefits
that you have no background of violence against women, arson, sexual offences against teenagers or extreme violence
that you are not already excluded from St Paul’s Hostel
that there is a vacancy within the hostel
The hostel operates on a first come first served basis. However, if you are en route to the hostel, ring up, and if there is a vacancy, a bed will be held for you until an agreed time on the same day. If you do not arrive by that time the bed will be given to the next enquirer.
Occasionally clients will not be admitted due to high support needs.
If you arrive at the hostel under the influence of alcohol or drugs, you will be asked to stay outside until you are OK to come in