Homelessness

You don’t have to be living on the street to be homeless. You may be legally classed as homeless if you are sleeping on a friend’s sofa, staying in a hostel, suffering from overcrowding, or other bad conditions. Shelter

Homelessness can often be avoided if you act quickly and get the right help.

General advice

• Shelter – homelessness
• Citizens Advice

Local help

STEPS and Home Works can provide support if you are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. See:

• Help with your housing and staying in your own home

You can also contact your district or borough council for help:

• Lewes and Eastbourne Councils
• Hastings Borough Council
• Rother District Council
• Wealden District Council