Housing & Homelessness
This page signposts to trusted UK support links for people affected by homelessness, risk of homelessness, sofa surfing, rough sleeping, eviction, rent arrears, unsafe housing, housing rights, repairs, temporary accommodation and local council housing support.
Housing and homelessness support can vary depending on where someone lives, their local council, personal circumstances, legal rights, household situation and level of risk. Visitors should always check directly with the organisation, local council, Shelter, Crisis, P3 Charity or GOV.UK to confirm what support is available where they live.
The Recovery Space provides education, self-help tools and neutral signposting only. It does not provide housing advice, legal advice, emergency accommodation, professional assessment, crisis support, safeguarding support or one-to-one support.
Important safety note: If someone has nowhere safe to stay tonight, is sleeping rough, is being threatened, is fleeing abuse, is at risk of harm at home, is being illegally evicted, or is facing urgent homelessness, they should seek urgent help from their local council homelessness team, emergency services where needed, or an official housing advice service.
National Housing Advice
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Shelter England
Housing advice and information for people in England, including homelessness, private renting, eviction, council housing, repairs, tenancy deposits, mortgage repossession, benefits, debts and money problems.
Who it may help
People in England who are homeless, at risk of losing their home, dealing with eviction, struggling with rent or housing conditions, or needing to understand their housing rights.
Location / coverage
England.
Best starting point
A strong first step for visitors in England who need clear housing rights information or homelessness advice.
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Shelter Scotland
Housing rights and advice for people in Scotland, including homelessness, sofa surfing, nowhere safe to stay, eviction, repairs, housing costs, money help, finding a home and renting rights.
Who it may help
People in Scotland who are homeless, sofa surfing, at risk of homelessness, worried about eviction, or needing help to understand their housing rights.
Location / coverage
Scotland.
Best starting point
A strong first step for visitors in Scotland who need nation-specific housing or homelessness advice.
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Shelter Cymru
Housing and homelessness advice for people in Wales, including homelessness, renting, emergency accommodation, council help, social services, rough sleeping and housing rights.
Who it may help
People in Wales who are homeless, at risk of homelessness, sleeping rough, worried about losing their home or needing help to understand housing options.
Location / coverage
Wales.
Best starting point
A strong first step for visitors in Wales who need nation-specific housing or homelessness advice.
Homelessness Charities and Local Support
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Crisis
Support for people experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness, including practical help around housing, benefits, healthcare, employment and finding safe, affordable housing where local Crisis services operate.
Who it may help
People experiencing homelessness, people at risk of homelessness, and people wanting to understand where to get expert housing support.
Location / coverage
Crisis works directly with people in selected areas across England, Scotland and Wales. Local service availability varies.
Best starting point
Useful when someone is experiencing homelessness or wants practical information about routes into specialist support.
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P3 Charity
Local support around housing and homelessness, accommodation, outreach, homelessness prevention, supported housing, mental health, advice, wellbeing and related practical support.
Who it may help
People who may need local housing-related support, outreach, accommodation support, mental health support or help staying connected to services.
Location / coverage
P3 operates services in specific local areas. Availability depends on location and service type.
Best starting point
Useful when someone wants to search for local P3 services and see what practical support may be available nearby.
Council and Statutory Routes
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GOV.UK — Find Your Local Council
A GOV.UK postcode tool for finding the correct local council website. Local councils are often the main route for homelessness help, housing options, council tax, local services and practical support.
Who it may help
People who are unsure which council to contact, have moved area, need housing options, or need to find the correct local authority quickly.
Location / coverage
UK-wide council finder.
Best starting point
A practical first step when someone needs the correct local council for homelessness, housing or local support.
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GOV.UK Homelessness Help
Official information and a postcode route for getting help from the local council if someone is homeless or at risk of homelessness.
Who it may help
People who are homeless, about to lose their home, have nowhere safe to stay, or need to find their council homelessness route.
Location / coverage
GOV.UK homelessness help from the council. The page signposts different routes for Scotland and Northern Ireland where relevant.
Best starting point
One of the clearest starting points when someone needs official council homelessness support or does not know which council to contact.
Safety Note
The Recovery Space provides education, self-help tools and signposting only. We do not provide housing advice, legal advice, emergency accommodation, professional assessment, crisis support, safeguarding support or one-to-one support.
Housing and homelessness services can change over time and support may vary by location, eligibility and personal circumstances. Please check directly with each organisation or local council for the most up-to-date information, contact options and service availability.
If you have nowhere safe to stay tonight, are sleeping rough, are at risk of violence or abuse, are being threatened, or are facing urgent homelessness, seek urgent help from your local council homelessness team, emergency services where needed, or an official housing advice service.
If you or someone else is in immediate danger, contact emergency services immediately.