What if I am homeless or need to move urgently?

If you are homeless, or at risk of becoming homeless, go to First Point at Howden House - or telephone 0114 273 5406 or 0114 273 5142. If there are other circumstances which mean you need to move urgently, contact your local area housing office. If we can’t help we will signpost you to other services. Once we have assessed your situation, we will look at whether we can give you priority for housing ahead of other people on the register.  We will then write to you explaining our decision.

If we give you priority, we will explain why it has been awarded, what sort of property it is for and how long you have to use it. The letter will also explain how to request a review of the decision if you are unhappy with it.

All priorities are time limited and if you have not been housed before your priority runs out, we will review your case and may cancel your priority. In some cases, we will make you an offer of a property that we feel meets your needs before cancelling the priority.