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Help and assistance is available if you are homeless or in danger of becoming homeless. You do not have to be sleeping rough to be eligible.
Op FORTITUDE
Op FORTITUDE is funded by The Armed Forces Covenant Fund. It provides a centralised referral pathway into veteran supported housing. The team works with individual veterans at risk of or experiencing homelessness. It supports them with finding suitable accommodation or maintaining their current home.
Criteria for applying:
- a veteran from the UK Armed Forces
- a veteran applying for assistance as an individual
- a veteran at risk of, or experiencing homelessness
How to refer:
- anyone in contact with an eligible veteran (with permission from the veteran) can refer into Op FORTITUDE
- eligible veterans can also self-refer
- referrals can be made to the 0800 number 24/7 and emergency accommodation will be sourced for veterans actively sleeping rough at the point of referral
Make a referral:
- Self refer (or on behalf of veteran): Ring 0800 952 0774. Or fill in Referral Form
- General enquiries: Email Op FORTITUDE
Other help
Emergency accommodation:
If you need emergency accommodation, visit Shelter's website to find advice on help from the council and places to stay.
Help from your local authority:
Contact your local council for help in your area. They can advise on emergency accommodation and local shelters. Your local authority has a legal duty to assist certain people.
Priority need:
Those in priority need are more likely to receive immediate assistance. You may be considered a priority need if you:
- Were in the armed forces.
- Are vulnerable due to age or disability.
- Have dependent children or are pregnant.
- Are at risk of violence or harassment.
See Shelter's website to find out more about priority need.
Help with homeless applications:
The council will schedule an interview to assess your situation. Visit Shelter for more information about homelessness applications.
Challenging a homelessness decision:
If you think the council's decision about your homeless application is wrong, you have the right to request a review. See Shelter for help with challenging homelessness decisions.
If you have children and have become homeless:
Under Section 20 of The Children Act 1989, your local authority may have a responsibility to provide accommodation for your children if you become homeless.
Help from Veterans' Gateway Referral Partners
Launchpad:
Launchpad provides veterans with accommodation in Newcastle-Upon-Tyne and Liverpool. Individuals are provided with refurbished, one-bedroom flats that have access to communal facilities. Residents pay rent, using housing benefit, income or savings. Launchpad also works with veterans to support health or welfare issues and helps with finding employment and permanent housing.
Telephone: 0300 111 1238
Email: enquiries@veteranslaunchpad.org.uk
Website: Launchpad
SSAFA - the Armed Forces charity:
SSAFA - the Armed Forces charity, supports veterans through financial assistance for a variety of needs. They offer support for homeless veterans or those at risk of becoming homeless.
Telephone: 0800 260 6767
Email: Contact Form
Website: SSAFA
Stoll:
Stoll is a veteran's charity and housing association that provides housing and access to services that prevent homelessness.
