All support
Housing and safety
Nowhere safe tonight, rent arrears, unsafe housing and applying for somewhere to live.
- I have nowhere safe to stay tonightHow to ask your council for emergency help today, what to say, and what to try if they are closed.
- I'm behind on rentHow to stop arrears becoming an eviction, and who will help you for free.
Trusted places to go
Links checked 2 October 2026
Official government, NHS and charity services. Choose your nation to see only what applies to you.
- GovernmentEngland, WalesHomelessness help from your councilWhat your council must do if you're homeless or about to be.Last reviewed 2 October 2026 (opens in a new tab)
- CharityEnglandShelter EnglandHousing advice, and a free helpline and webchat.Last reviewed 2 October 2026 (opens in a new tab)
- CharityScotlandShelter ScotlandHousing and homelessness advice under Scottish law.Last reviewed 2 October 2026 (opens in a new tab)
- CharityWalesShelter CymruFree, independent housing advice for people in Wales.Last reviewed 2 October 2026 (opens in a new tab)
- CharityNorthern IrelandHousing RightsIndependent housing advice for Northern Ireland.Last reviewed 2 October 2026 (opens in a new tab)
- GovernmentNorthern IrelandNI Housing Executive — homelessnessHow to get help if you are homeless in Northern Ireland.Last reviewed 2 October 2026 (opens in a new tab)
- CharityEngland, WalesStreetLinkTell local outreach teams about someone sleeping rough — including yourself.Last reviewed 2 October 2026 (opens in a new tab)
- CharityEngland, Scotland, WalesCrisisHomelessness support, housing and help finding work.Last reviewed 2 October 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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