What to do if you're at risk of becoming homeless
If you are in danger of becoming homeless, you can:
- contact the Shelter Advice Line on 0808 800 444
- call your local leaving and after care team if you are under 25
We have a designated personal adviser to support you if you are homeless or at risk of homelessness.
You can also get support from charities such as Shelter.
You can watch a YouTube video from Centre Point with advice on what to do if you are homeless:
What Local Housing Authorities must do if you are homeless
The Local Housing Authorities (LHAs) have a duty to give help and advice to:
- prevent homelessness
- people who are already homeless
As a care leaver you're considered as a ‘priority need’ under the law. Other things can affect this, such as if you're homeless because of something that you have or have not done.
The LHA may also check that you have a local connection to the area you are making an application in. While they investigate your situation you may have to live in temporary accommodation.
Being homeless does not guarantee that the LHA will offer you social housing. They may provide access to private accommodation that is available to you for 6 months or more.