Housing & Homelessness Support
Finding a safe place to live is a priority. Help is available.
Domestic Abuse and Homelessness
Leaving an abusive home can put you at risk of homelessness. In the UK, if you're fleeing domestic abuse, you are legally considered to have a 'priority need' for housing from your local council.
Your Local Council
Your first point of contact should be the housing department of your local council. You can apply to them as a homeless person. They have a duty to provide you with advice and may have a duty to provide you with emergency accommodation.
You can find your local council's website through the GOV.UK website.
Find your local councilKey Support Organizations
These charities provide expert advice and support for housing issues.
Shelter
The UK's leading housing and homelessness charity. They provide free, expert advice on everything from finding a place to live to dealing with eviction.
StreetLink
If you see someone sleeping rough in England or Wales, you can use StreetLink to connect them to local support services.