If you find you need emergency accommodation:
If you require emergency accommodation, you will need to present to a local authority Homelessness Team. They will make you an appointment with a Housing Options Advisor who will discuss options and provide you with housing advice on securing alternative accommodation.
Please note that you may not qualify for housing via Homeseeker Plus if you have more than 8 weeks of current or former housing debt or if you have been evicted for anti-social behaviour. This applies for either a sole or joint tenancy.
Advice
If you find yourself in this position please contact the Council’s Housing Options Team at 01452 396 396 or email heretohelp@gloucester.gov.uk
You can also contact StreetLink on 0300 500 0914. This is a national service available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. StreetLink will help put you in touch with local services.
Alternatively, you can get independent legal advice from:
North & West Gloucester Citizens’ Advice Bureau – 0808 189 6280 or visit www.gloucestercab.org.uk
Shelter Housing and Homelessness Charity – 0808 800 4444 or visit www.shelter.org.uk
Southern England Law Centre – 01793 486926 or visit www.gloucesterlawcentre.co.uk
Gloucester Nightstop – 01452 331330
To report someone sleeping rough
Contact StreetLink on 0300 500 0914.
Contact Julian House Gloucestershire Outreach on 01452 671 785 or email gloucestershireoutreach@julianhouse.org.uk