Homelessness Awareness Week 2018 Bristol City Council

Becoming homeless is something that may happen to anyone regardless of situation. In a bid to make people aware about the support available for families and people facing this crisis, Bristol City council is highlighting its range of services as well as the organisations it works with to help tackle homelessness in the city.

Last year, the council and the partners it works with prevented 4,486 households from becoming homeless.

Rough or street sleeping is not the only form that homelessness takes, though it is the most visual one.

Rent increases, relationship breakdowns, domestic abuse or job losses and welfare reform are situations that can affect everyday families.

The Council are keen to prevent homelessness through early intervention and are raising awareness about its range of services available to stop situations becoming more desperate.

“Homelessness is not acceptable. It is a complex problem without one clear solution, but as well as tackling homelessness, it’s important we focus on preventing it happening in the first place”, Mayor of Bristol, Marvin Rees says.

“There are a lot of support and advice services available, and we are working closely with the community and voluntary sector to try and stop people falling through the gaps.

“The support will be personal and positive and focus on relationships, benefit issues, helping people in to work and clear pathways to settled accommodation.

“Homelessness can affect anyone. If you think that you, or anyone you know, could be at risk of losing their home, then please take action before you reach crisis point.”

Bristol City Council and the agencies it works with try to resolve potential issues by helping tenants to stay in their existing homes, help them find new ones, or help them access private rented accommodation assisting with deposits and rent upfront.

For information, visit: www.bristol.gov.uk/homeless

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