Social housing information guide
Social housing is housing provided by social landlords – councils and housing associations. Our guide can help you...
Homelessness information guide
Homelessness doesn’t only mean rough sleeping – you’re considered homeless if you don’t have a place to stay, or if it’s no longer reasonable or safe for you to stay there anymore. Our guide can help you know your rights and where to turn.
This guide explains what help you might get if you’re entitled to help from the council and homeless or at risk of homelessness and can point you in the right direction if something goes wrong. It covers:
- the criteria you must meet for the council to meet with you
- opening a case with the council
- preparing for the interview if you meet with the council
- information about the council’s duty to you.
It also lists useful organisations that you can contact for information and advocacy services.
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