Insecure accommodation is unaffordable, unsafe and unhealthy.
It stops people from finding and keeping work.
It keeps them in their cycle of homelessness.
Insecure accommodation is living in housing with uncertain lease terms, vulnerable to sudden eviction or displacement.
It’s unaffordable and leaves people struggling to pay high rent costs, leading to financial instability and
the risk of homelessness.
And it’s unhealthy.
Living in substandard housing conditions often with things like mould and damp, poses very real risks to people’s health and well-being.
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Glossary
Short blurb exlaining what a glossary is and why it’s important to know before reading the next section.
Hostels
Probation hostels
Transitional shelters where individuals recently released from correctional facilities can stay as they reintegrate into society
First stop hostel
Emergency shelters that provide a temporary roof over someone’s head, can be the first step into other types of temporary accommodation
Refuges
Safe havens for individuals fleeing domestic violence or abuse, offering protection and resources
Mother and baby units
Specialised shelters designer for homeless mothers and their children, offering a safe space and support services
Temporary accommodation
B&Bs
Bed and breakfasts that are sometimes used as temporary accommodation for people experiencing homelessness
Longer term hostels
Extended-stay shelters providing a prolonged stay option for people who need more time or support to secure stable housing
Sofa surfing
Living with family
Staying temporarily with relatives or family members, relying on their hospitality for a place to sleep
Living with friends
Staying for short times at friends houses, often due to a lack of stable home and creating an unstable and uncertain living situation
If you are experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness, seek support as soon as you can:
Contact your local council
Find your local council – GOV.UK
Visit a day centre
Find the closest one here: Homeless England | Homeless Link
If you are worried about paying your bills
Talk to a local advice organisation such as Citizens Advice
Contact your local council
Find your local council – GOV.UK
Visit a day centre
Find the closest one here: Homeless England | Homeless Link
If you are worried about paying your bills
Talk to a local advice organisation such as Citizens Advice