Private post I’m 19 and pregnant , I have no where to live so I’m homeless I li…
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I’m 19 and pregnant ,
I have no where to live so I’m homeless I live in London , what help can I get as sleeping rough isn’t great , I’ve have sofa surfed at a relatives for A while but no longer can stay there as they have young children .
Does any one know what help I’m entitled to ?
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Providing you haven’t made yourself homeless go to your local council or social services to help you out xx
You’re pregnant so you’re in priority need under the Housing Act 1996 part VII section189 1 a) so the council have to rehouse you and provide temporary accommodation immediately until they rehouse you, in London this is usually a private rented studio flat.
https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1996/52/section/189
Google the housing department for the council where you have been for the last 6 months and go there.
Have a think about any other reasons you are vulnerable, such as having been in care, health problems, disability, mental health, abuse, domestic violence, etc as you will get extra housing points for this. Take any evidence you have of this. Think about how this is impacting on your life and tell the housing department. The more points you have, the quicker you will get rehoused and you’ll get a nicer council flat.
DO NOT approach social services, they probably will put your baby on the child protection register before it’s even born for “having an unstable lifestyle” even though it’s not your fault, and it will be hell to get them off your back.