Homelessness

• I am homeless. What can I do?

  Find out your rights and options if you have nowhere to live.

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• Homelessness

  Information about homelessness - how it can be avoided, who is entitled to help from the council and where to get help if you're sleeping on the streets.

  From: Shelter

• Help for homeless people

  Local authorities have a legal duty to provide help to certain people who are homeless or threatened with homelessness. Explains who qualifies for help.

  From: Adviceguide from Citizens Advice

• Homeless? Get your foot in the door...

  If you are 16 or 17 years old and homeless then your local council must provide temporary housing and assess your housing needs. If they don?t, they may be breaking the law. Explains your rights.

  From: Advicenow

• Homeless people's rights

  You may be entitled to emergency or temporary accommodation from the council and/or help from social services. If you become homeless you don't lose the right to claim benefits, or the right to vote. (Applies in England only)

  From: Shelter

• Applying as homeless

  Explains what to do if you are homeless and you want to apply for help from the council housing department. The council has duties to help certain groups of homeless people. This only applies to England.

  From: Shelter

• Homeless? Read this

  This guide explains the rights you may have to get help from the council if you have nowhere to live or are about to lose your home. Most homeless people can get advice and assistance to help them find a home. Some people are also entitled to accommodation. Find out how the council decides who to house and what you can do if they won't help. (Applies in England only)

  From: Shelter

• Young people - housing

  The rights of children and young people who are homeless including information on renting and buying accommodation.

  From: Adviceguide from Citizens Advice

• Help from the council

  You can ask your local council's housing department for help if you are homeless or likely to become homeless. It has to give you advice and help you to find a place to live. In some cases, it may have to arrange accommodation for you.

  From: Shelter

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