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Homelessness and rough sleeping
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Request a housing needs assessment
Get help if you’re homeless, at risk of homelessness or concerned about someone who is.
Report a rough sleeper
Let us know about someone you’ve seen sleeping rough.
Why people sleep rough
Find out the different reasons why people sleep rough.
Make Change Count
Find out the best way to help a homeless person get off the street.
How outreach workers help
St Mungo’s outreach worker tell us how he helps the homeless.
Housing First
Homelessness support for people with complex needs.
At risk of becoming homeless
Support and advice to help you find and live in the right home if you’re at risk of becoming homeless.
Documents required for homelessness assistance
The documents we need from you to assess your homelessness.
Temporary accommodation for the homeless
About the temporary accommodation that we have a duty to provide.
Housing for homeless under-18s
If you’re under 18 and need to leave home, we can help you.
Help with paying your rent
What to do if you cannot pay your rent, and how to get help.
Rent in advance, deposit and bond schemes
Helping you with rent in advance, deposits and bonds.
Help with paying your mortgage
Get advice and financial support if you cannot pay your mortgage.
Staying with friends and family
What to do if you are staying with friends and family, and if you need to leave.
Being evicted or served notice
What to do if you're being evicted or have been served notice.
Severe Weather Emergency Protocol
Find out about the SWEP, which gets rough sleepers off the streets when temperatures drop below freezing.
Advice for homeless families
Get advice if you and your family are homeless or will be shortly.
Helping you stay in your rented home
Get help from us to avoid losing your rented accommodation.
Duty to refer
If you work for a public body, refer someone who is at risk of homelessness
No Recourse to Public Funds
What No Recourse to Public Funds means and help and support offered
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