Preventing Homelessness
The earlier you let us know about your housing problem the more we can do to help.
Most homelessness is preventable, but only if early action is taken before the situation gets worse. We are committed to helping you keep your home or find safe and secure accommodation that is the right choice for you.
If you are at risk of becoming homeless, our aim is to prevent you losing your accommodation, or help you find a home that best meets your needs.
Don't wait until homelessness is upon you before you seek help. Together we can find a solution to your housing problem and avoid the trauma and stress of homelessness.
Mediation services provide a way for people to resolve their differences without one party being forced to leave their home. If you are staying with friends or relatives and have been asked to leave, or if you have been asked to leave by your partner, mediation may help you resolve the problem, or at least help prevent your immediate homelessness while alternative arrangements are made.
Our team of family relations officers provide support and practical help to young people and families in resolving their difficulties, leading to the young person either staying, returning or leaving home in a planned way.
Our outreach work aims to make our services more accessible by taking advice and assistance into the community, through building links with schools, GP surgeries, hospitals and prisons. This is done through regular visits and information surgeries at targeted locations within the community aimed at providing information and advice on our homeless prevention services and housing options along with a range of housing issues.
Our Homeless Visiting officers are responsible for confirming clients' housing history and current homeless status. They are available to negotiate with landlords over the length of notice given while attempting to prevent homelessness through mediation, and where required provide referral to appropriate prevention schemes in order to prevent homelessness.