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Concern for a rough sleeper/Risk of homelessness

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England

Shelter

You can ask for council help if you're homeless now, or could be in the next 2 months.

The council must give you emergency housing if they think you could be homeless, meed immigration conditions and have a priority need.

Streetlink 

Report your concerns on Streetlink, an England-wide phoneline, website and mobile app which enables the public to alert local authorities about people sleeping rough in their area.  The information you provide will be swiftly passed on to the local rough sleeper team.

 

Scotland

mygov.scot

Government website with further links to support.

Simons Community Scotland 

If you are experiencing, or at risk of, homelessness then please ask for support. Or if you are rough sleeping or concerned about someone rough sleeping.  You can phone the 24 hour Helpline for Glasgow or Edinburgh.  If you live outside these areas they can help find an agency that can help in your area.

Northern Ireland

NI Direct

There are laws to help you, if your landlord is unfairly evicting you or you aren't safe where you live. You can get advice and help if you are homeless or at risk of losing your home.

Wales

Shelter Cymru

If you are sleeping on the streets, contact your local council for help.

If the council won't help then call Shelter Cymru's housing advice helpline.

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