Emergency Accommodation
If you find yourself homeless or anticipate being so, you are strongly advised to contact your local council, bearing in mind that there is usually a waiting list in operation. If you are a priority case (have a medical condition, students with dependants) you may be housed more quickly. Other sources of interest also need to be considered such as housing associations, short-life housing, housing co-ops.
| Housing and Advice Centres |
Shelter
Shelter is a housing and homelessness charity. They run 'Shelterline', a free 24-hour telephone helpline for any sort of housing problem.
Telephone: 08088004444
Website: www.shelter.org.uk
Useful sections of their website include:
Homeless UK (London)
Homeless UK offers information on over 9,000 services - hostels, day centres and other advice and support services for homeless people and those at risk of homelessness.
Website: www.homelesslondon.org
Citizens Advice Bureau
The Citizens Advice Bureau offers advice on many issues including housing. There is a wealth of information on their website and you can find your local branch.
Website: www.adviceguide.org.uk
Eaves Housing for Women
Eaves is an organisation that provides temporary accommodation across 9 London boroughs for vulnerable women. They can give advice & information to women by phone or in person by appointment.
Website: www.eaves4women.co.uk
New Horizon
New Horizon offers advice accommodation and diverse workshops to young people aged between 16 and 21.
Website: www.nhyouthcentre.org.uk
Centrepoint
Centrepoint offers emergency shelter and help for young people aged 16 to 24.
Website: www.centrepoint.org.uk
Alone in London
Alone in London provides housing and resettlement support service, as well as family mediation and advocacy service, for single homeless people aged 16 to 25. It is advisable to arrive before 9am for the drop in service
Website: www.als.org.uk
Telephone: 020 7278 4224
Address: Unit 6, 48 Provost Street London N1 7SU
Open: 9am – 1pm and 2pm – 4.30pm Monday - Friday
| Council Services |
The council has to accept an application for help from any person who appears to be homeless or is likely to become homeless within 28 days. If the council won't let you make an application you should ask for written reasons why and get advice.
London Borough of Islington
Website: www.islington.gov.uk
Address: Housing Aid Centre, 38 Devonia Road, London N1 8UY
Telephone: 020 7527 6316
Opening hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday 9.00am - 4:00pm. Wednesday 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Nearest Tube Station: Angel (On Northern Line)
Help and advice can be given by homeless officers. Interviews and assessments will be given on the completion of an application form.
London Borough of Tower Hamlets
Website: www.towerhamlets.gov.uk
Address: Block B, 3 Millharbour, Isle of Dogs, London E14 9XP
Telephone: 020 7364 7474/5
Opening hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday, 9.30am - 4:00pm. Wednesday, 9.30am -12:00 pm
Nearest DLR station: South Quay
NB: If you are homeless today, during office hours call them on 020 7364 7474/5.
If they are closed, try calling 020 8983 1199. They will assist people who are threatened with homelessness, who are eligible* for assistance.
London Borough of Hackney
Website: www.hackney.gov.uk
Address: Reception, Christopher Addison House, 72 Wilton Way, London E8 1BJ
Telephone: 020 8356 3000/5843/5849/5869/5878 or 020 8356 2929 (Homelessness Duty Line)
Opening hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday, 9:00am - 4:00pm
Nearest railway station: Hackney Central, London Fields
They give free, confidential advice on a range of housing matters if you are homeless or likely to become homeless, looking for somewhere to live, a private tenant or housing association tenant.
Other London Boroughs
| Barnet | 020 8359 4797 |
www.barnet.gov.uk |
| Barking and Dagenham | 020 8215 3000 | www.barking-dagenham.gov.uk |
| Camden | 020 7974 4422 | www.camden.gov.uk |
| City of London | 020 7332 1654 | www.cityoflondon.gov.uk |
| Enfield | 020 8379 4418 | www.enfield.gov.uk |
| Haringey | 020 8489 4396 | www.haringey.gov.uk |
| Newham | 020 8430 2000 | www.newham.gov.uk |
| Waltham Forest | 020 8496 3000 | www.walthamforest.gov.uk |
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