Citizens Advice
Free, confidential advice on money, benefits, housing, work, law and more.
For people facing eviction, unsafe housing or nowhere to go. Talk with people in United Kingdom who know what it is like, find help near you, and join the worldwide circle too. Free, always.
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Free, confidential advice on money, benefits, housing, work, law and more.
Housing advice and support in England and Scotland.
We help people with eviction and housing insecurity and not enough food, in person in Exeter and online. Sessions are relaxed and you set the pace.
Mon to Fri, 9 to 5
A small team supporting not enough food and homelessness. Free first conversation, then low-cost sessions.
Weekdays and Saturday mornings
We help people with eviction and housing insecurity and homelessness, in person in Newport and online. Sessions are relaxed and you set the pace.
Weekdays and Saturday mornings
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βHello from the other side of it. I was right where you are about three years ago. For me it was section 21 notice. Yesterday I booked a holiday. xβ
βIf you are just starting this, I am sorry. The first thing I want to say is that it is not your fault. The shame is heavy, but you don't have to carry it alone. Get advice early, even if it feels embarrassing. And try to hold on to the small things, like a cup of tea with a friend or a game of chess. It doesn't fix the big problem, but it helps you keep going.β
βIf you're at the start of this, I won't pretend it's easy and the first few months were the worst of my life and but I'm writing this from the other side, and some days now I forget to be sad. Get a letter from your doctor if your health is affected, it moved us up the list. Go slowly.β
βIf you've just found this place, a year and a half ago I was exactly where you are. The worst part was two weeks to find somewhere. Today I went for a walk and didn't cry once. The bad days get further apart. From someone who gets it.β