You don’t have to be sleeping on the streets to be considered homeless. Here are a few examples of situations where you might be considered homeless:

  • You have nowhere to live and no one to look after you.
  • You are staying in temporary accommodation such as a hostel, hotel, B&B or squat.
  • You cannot stay in your home because of violence and abuse.
  • You are ‘sofa surfing’ or staying temporarily with friends or relatives.

You may also be considered homeless if there is a chance that you might be within the next 56 days.