Homeless In Bedford

Are you at risk of becoming homeless or already homeless?

For adults, if you are at risk of becoming homeless or already without accommodation in Bedford Borough, the first point of contact should be with Bedford Borough Council’s Housing Options service. Examples of being homeless include:

you are asked to leave by friends or family within 56 days (8 weeks)
there is a breakdown in the relationship with your landlord or the person you are living with
you are being evicted, for example, you have been served a Section 21 eviction notice
you are experiencing domestic violence in your home
there is any other reason that puts you at risk of homelessness

The best way to do this is by phone or via the form on their website, but if you don’t have access to a phone or internet you can visit them in person to arrange a meeting with the housing team.

Tel: 01234 718058

Emergency tel: 01234 267422

Web: www.bedford.gov.uk/housing/housing-advice-options/

Opening hours:

Monday - Friday - 8:45am to 5:15pm

Tuesday - 8:45am to 5:15pm

Wednesday - 8:45am to 5:15pm

Thursday - 8:45am to 5:15pm

Friday - 8:45am to 5:15pm

Saturday - closed

Sunday - closed

Address: 2 Horne Lane, Bedford MK40 1RA (open Monday to Friday, 8.45am to 5pm)

Please note if visiting in person you may not be seen straight away but they do have a phone you can use to make a booking with a member of the housing team.

Are you worried about someone you have seen sleeping on the street?

Streetlink App and website

If you have seen someone sleeping rough on the street and are concerned about their welfare you can simply report it via Streetlink, which is available in both a mobile app form as well as a website.

The app will then send an automatic alert to the local Bedford outreach team who will go out to search for the person reported.

www.streetlink.org.uk/

View this video to learn how to use the app.

Other local support services

You or someone you know may need accomodation, short term shelter, food, sustenance, mental health support, medical health support or something that is stopping you from living independently.

There are over 20 charities within the Bedford Homeless Partnership whose services span across many different resources. Please take a look to see which charity may be able to support you. Individual contact details are outlined on the charity pages.

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Homeless In Bedford

Are you at risk of becoming homeless or already homeless?

For adults, if you are at risk of becoming homeless or already without accommodation in Bedford Borough, the first point of contact should be with Bedford Borough Council’s Housing Options service. Examples of being homeless include:

you are asked to leave by friends or family within 56 days (8 weeks)

there is a breakdown in the relationship with your landlord or the person you are living with

you are being evicted, for example, you have been served a Section 21 eviction notice

you are experiencing domestic violence in your home

there is any other reason that puts you at risk of homelessness

The best way to do this is by phone or via the form on their website, but if you don’t have access to a phone or internet you can visit them in person to arrange a meeting with the housing team.

Tel: 01234 718058

Emergency tel: 01234 267422

Web: www.bedford.gov.uk/housing/housing-advice-options/

Opening hours:

Monday - Friday - 8:45am to 5:15pm

Tuesday - 8:45am to 5:15pm

Wednesday - 8:45am to 5:15pm

Thursday - 8:45am to 5:15pm

Friday - 8:45am to 5:15pm

Saturday - closed

Sunday - closed

Address: 2 Horne Lane, Bedford MK40 1RA (open Monday to Friday, 8.45am to 5pm)

Please note if visiting in person you may not be seen straight away but they do have a phone you can use to make a booking with a member of the housing team.

Are you worried about someone you have seen sleeping on the street?

Streetlink App and website

If you have seen someone sleeping rough on the street and are concerned about their welfare you can simply report it via Streetlink, which is available in both a mobile app form as well as a website.

The app will then send an automatic alert to the local Bedford outreach team who will go out to search for the person reported.

www.streetlink.org.uk/

View this video to learn how to use the app.

Other local support services

You or someone you know may need accomodation, short term shelter, food, sustenance, mental health support, medical health support or something that is stopping you from living independently.

There are over 20 charities within the Bedford Homeless Partnership whose services span across many different resources. Please take a look to see which charity may be able to support you. Individual contact details are outlined on the charity pages.