WORRIED ABOUT HOMELESSNESS?

If you are worried about losing your home, it is important to act early.

Providing unpaid care can be rewarding, but it can also place significant pressure on your finances, housing, and wellbeing.

In the UK, unpaid Carers are more likely to experience financial hardship, with over a million living in poverty. If you’re worried about your housing situation, you are not alone. There is support available.

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If you need urgent help

If you have nowhere safe to stay or are at immediate risk, seek help straight away. You do not need to wait until you are sleeping on the street.

You can:

Contact your local council’s housing team
Ask about emergency or out-of-hours support
Reach out to a housing charity for urgent advice

You can contact Citizens’ Advice on 0808 278 7940

If you are homeless and have nowhere to stay tonight:

North East Lincolnshire

01472 326296 (option 1) – this is also an out-of-hours emergency contact.

Northern Lincolnshire

01724 297000: For general housing advice and to request a call back from the Housing Advice Team.

01724 276444: Out-of-hours emergency contact for those in need.

01472 326296: Another emergency contact number for immediate assistance.

Shelter: Get help

What is Homelessness

Homelessness is not just about sleeping on the streets. It describes a situation where someone does not have a safe, secure, and stable place to live.

In the UK, homelessness can include a range of different situations. You may be considered homeless if you are:

Sleeping rough (outside or in places not meant for living)
Staying in temporary accommodation, such as hostels or shelters
“Sofa surfing” — staying with friends or family because you have nowhere else to go
Living in accommodation that is unsafe, overcrowded, or unsuitable
At risk of losing your home (for example, facing eviction)

Homeless Link: What is homelessness

Click the link for information and advice if you are new to your caring role

What you should do now

If you are worried about losing your home, it is important to act early. Getting help quickly can increase your options and reduce stress.

You should:

Contact your local council as soon as possible
Speak to your landlord if it feels safe to do so
Get advice from a housing support service
Check if you are entitled to financial support

Your local council has a duty to help if you are homeless or at risk. They may offer advice, help you stay in your home, or support you to find somewhere else.

GOV.UK: Get help from your local council