How do I contact Shelter Scotland?
0344 515 2000 (Monday-Friday 9am-6pm, excluding UK bank holidays) .
Is shelter free to call?
Donations. If you have questions about donations or other ways you can help Shelter: email [email protected]. call 0300 330 1234 Monday to Friday, 9am–6pm, excluding bank holidays (calls cost less than local rate).
How do I get emergency housing in Scotland?
Use Shelter Scotland’s advice finder to look for local services that can help you in person, or call the free housing helpline on 0808 800 444 (Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm)….Other emergency housing options are:
- hostels, nightshelters and winter shelters.
- domestic violence and women’s refuges.
- bed and breakfast hotels.
What support is in place to help homeless people in Scotland?
Four Square/Edinburgh Furniture Initiative Four Square (Scotland) is involved with the rights and needs of homeless people in Edinburgh and the Lothians and other areas of Scotland. Services include advice and advocacy, support and accommodation, and clothing and furniture supplies.
Do Shelter take electrical goods?
We collect good quality second-hand items, including: furniture and electrical items in good condition. clothes. books.
Does crisis operate in Scotland?
We provide direct support for homeless people and influence policy to help end homelessness in Scotland. In Scotland, we provide education, training and support for homeless people empowering them to move on from homelessness through our Edinburgh Skylight.
Is shelter a good charity?
This charity’s score is 92.38, earning it a 4-Star rating. Donors can “Give with Confidence” to this charity.
What to do if you’re about to become homeless?
If You May Become Homeless in a Few Days
- Try to locate an assistance program near you. Some agencies provide homeless prevention assistance.
- Apply for Public Housing and/or Section 8 Housing.
- Apply for Transitional Housing.
- Make sure your ID is current and available.
- Make an Emergency Pack.
Who is responsible for homeless in Scotland?
Councils’ duties to homeless people include a statutory responsibility to anyone threatened with, or experiencing, homelessness. By law, councils must offer a minimum of advice, assistance and temporary accommodation to all homeless households and those at risk of homelessness.
Is it illegal to be homeless in Scotland?
Under the Housing (Scotland) Act 1987 a person should be treated as homeless, even if they have accommodation, if it would not be reasonable for them to continue to stay in it. Local authorities have a legal duty to help people who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless.
Do you get housing advice from Shelter Scotland?
At Shelter Scotland we don’t provide houses, but we do provide answers. From homelessness to home owner, we’ve housing advice for everyone. At Shelter Scotland we don’t provide houses, but we do provide answers. From homelessness to home owner, we’ve housing advice for everyone.
How can I contact shelter in the UK?
Contact our expert housing advisers online, by telephone or in person. Have you tried our online advice? Calling this number will cost you less than a local rate call. You can also email our supporter helpdesk at [email protected]. 0344 515 2000 (Monday-Friday 9am-6pm, excluding UK bank holidays) .
Is the Scottish Welfare Reform advisory service free?
Our service offers free advice to frontline support and advice staff throughout Scotland by phone and email. Our service offers free advice to frontline support and advice staff throughout Scotland by phone and email. Welcome to the Scottish Welfare Reform Advisory Service (ScotWRAS), provided by Shelter Scotland.
How to contact scotwras if you have a housing problem?
ScotWRAS can help if you work for a voluntary sector agency, Registered Social Landlord, Citizen Advice Bureaux or the NHS, or if you have a client with a housing problem or underlying money and debt issues. Contact ScotWRAS by phone on 0344 515 1310 (weekdays 10am – 3pm) or at [email protected]