Homeless? Nowhere to sleep? Get help to find somewhere to stay, and your emergency accommodation options. You might also want to call the free Shelter housing helpline on 0808 800 4444.

Accessing the help and advice on these pages can change your situation hugely and can prevent you becoming homeless.Speaking to an adviser often gives you the best solution.

You don't have to be sleeping rough to be homeless.You are homeless if you don't have any rights to stay where you live or your home is unsuitable for you.Get advice early to help you avoid problems.

If you are homeless you may have rights to help from the council's housing and social work departments. You will not lose your rights to claim benefits, access medical help, or vote if you are homeless.

If you don't have a home of your own, cannot stay where you are,or are worried that you will have to move out soon, the council may be able to help you. You need to go to the council's housing department and ask to make a homeless application.

This section is for people who are sleeping on the streets. It contains information about the services available, including day centres, outreach work and nightshelters. It also contains practical advice about safety on the streets, medical care and claiming benefits.

If you don't have anywhere to live, your local council may have a duty to house you. Use our online assessment tool to find out if you're entitled to help.