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<p>You can ask your local council’s housing department for help if you have nowhere to stay. The council where you live is legally required to give you advice and assistance. If you make a homelessness application, you will be offered emergency support while the housing department assesses your eligibility. If the council does not have accommodation available in the area, they should offer you accommodation out of area.</p>

<p>If they decide that they have a duty to support you, they will offer you permanent accommodation. You will be able to stay in your temporary accommodation until you have been offered permanent accommodation.</p>

<p>If they do not have a duty to offer you long term support, you should be able to stay in the emergency accommodation while you find somewhere permanent to live. If the council does not offer you emergency accommodation, you will need to contact a housing advice agency for assistance.</p>

<p>Emergency housing options if you find yourself homeless:</p>

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<li>• Hostels, night shelters and winter shelters</li>
<li>• Domestic violence and women’s refuges</li>
<li>• Bed and breakfast hotels</li>
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<p>The local council should be able to give you more information. You should also be able to seek assistance from a local housing agency. You will be able to apply for housing benefits to assist with the cost. Some accommodation options may be expensive, so you may need to top up the housing benefit to pay your rent.</p>

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<span style="text-decoration: underline">Important note</span>: The local housing department or housing advice centre should be able to confirm if there are any night shelters or hostels in your area.</p>

<p>For further information regarding housing, please contact Shelter on: 0808 800 4444. They will be able to give you independent advice and signpost you to the appropriate services.</p>

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