Homelessness

Most homeless people can get help from the council to find housing (see the local housing contacts section for details). If you are homeless or about to become homeless, contact your local council to find out how they can help you.

If you are homeless or have been threatened with eviction you may have legal rights to stay in, or return to your home. You may also be entitled to emergency or temporary accomodation from the council's housing department and/or help from social services.

In some cases, some people will also be considered in 'priority need' if they have been in prison, remanded in custody or committed for contempt of court.

If you are not entitled to help from the council and want information on your housing options, see Shelter's free guide 'Finding a place to live'.

Shelter is a national organisation that works with over 100,000 homeless or badly housed people every year. For more information and advice on homelessness, see their leaflet 'Homeless? Read This'. or check out the information about homelessness and getting help on their website.

You can get a free copy of Shelter's leaflets, and other advice and information, by contacting them on freephone 0808 800 4444. Shelter leaflets should be available in Connexions centres or in school / college resource centres.