Homelessness
We cannot house most people once they become homeless. Our priority is to help you avoid becoming homeless in the first place.
The organisations in the related information below can help you with advice on homelessness.
If you are still worried about becoming homeless or you are homeless already and would like to speak to a housing officer to discuss what housing options are available to you, please complete the self- referral form at housingenquiry.islington.gov.uk. An officer will contact you within 10 working days.
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How will the council help me?
Find out about our responsibility to provide housing if you are homeless.
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Supported accommodation
See what support we offer vulnerable residents to enable them to live as independently as possible.
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Worried about becoming homeless
Talk to the Housing Aid Team today if you might become homeless. Call us on 020 7527 2000 or email advice.housing@islington.gov.uk
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Homeless now
What happens when you make a homeless application.
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Temporary accommodation
What happens with temporary accommodation after you make an homeless application to the council.
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Duty to refer
Find out how to refer a homeless person for support with housing.
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How we support rough sleepers
Our outreach team works with local partners and charities to help homeless people through the year
Related information
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Shelter
More advice on what to do from the UK's housing and homelessness charity
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No Second Night Out
Aiming to help people who are sleeping rough in London for the first time and find them an immediate alternative so they don't need to spend another night on the streets.
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I’m concerned about a rough sleeper
Contact StreetLink, who can connect the rough sleeper to the local support and services they need.
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Legal advice on housing
The Islington Law Centre can help you with a wide range of issues about your housing situation.
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Private sector housing
Find out about renting in the private sector, your rights to decent accommodation as a private renter; and how you can help get empty properties back into use
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Shared ownership
Find out about low cost home ownership options.
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New Generation Scheme
The New Generation Scheme is for the sons and daughters of council, housing association and private sector tenants living in the borough.
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Housing Benefit
GOV.UK overview of your entitlement to housing benefit and how to claim
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Homefinder UK
Social housing options in low demand areas
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Homeless Link - Islington homeless organisations
Homeless Link campaigns on behalf of the frontline homeless organisations in England.
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Statistics about homelessness in the borough
Table 784 has a summary of statistics by borough on an annual basis, from 2014/15 to the most recent year. There is also more detailed information about homelessness, for example preventions and acceptances, and also about rough sleeping
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Violence against women and girls
Where to find help if you are experiencing domestic abuse.