Being homeless is not just about sleeping rough.  You are also homeless if you are staying temporarily with friends or relatives, are staying in accommodation where you cannot stay in the long term, like a bed and breakfast or a hostel, or are living somewhere that is dangerous.

If you are homeless you may be able to get help from the council, although this doesn’t mean you’ll definitely be given a council house.  If you are homeless you should go to the council’s homeless section and say you want to make an application as being homeless.  They will then ask you questions and look into your situation before they decide what help to offer you.

If the council thinks you are homeless they have to provide you with emergency accommodation while they find out more about your situation.  They may refer you to a hostel or perhaps find you a place in a bed and breakfast.  You can stay there until they make a decision about whether you are entitled to somewhere longer-term.

If you are homeless, please speak to your Connexions Personal Adviser or contact Connexions Direct.