Are You Homeless, About to be Homeless, or Living in Unreasonable Conditions?
Housing Advisory Officers offer a wide-ranging service to anyone wanting accommodation and especially to those who are homeless or in danger of losing their home. Our Advisors try to prevent homelessness before it reaches a crisis situation, by talking and negotiating with private landlords and acting as mediators.
They also provide specialist advice on:
- Hospital discharge
- Health issues
- Ex-offenders
- Young People
- Domestic Abuse
An emergency service is provided by the Emergency Duty Team on 08702 402994
This is an emergency service only and other options should be looked at first.
The Emergency Team will:
- Try to prevent you losing your current home, where possible.
- Provide temporary accommodation if necessary
- Explore options such as staying with family or friends while helping you find somewhere else to live.
- Help you to contact other housing providers who may be able to help.
False or Misleading Information
Don't give false or misleading information in order to obtain Council accommodation, you may be committing an offence under Section 214 of the Housing Act 1996 for which you could be prosecuted