Living in the UK

2. HOUSING

2.1. Finding a place to live - Social Housing

Social Housing

Borough or Councils will be able to provide you with advice and support to help you to find a place to live.


For Housing Advice:       


The London Borough of Hillingdon provides free advice on a range of housing matters including housing options, prevention of homelessness, and tenancy matters.




Housing Advice and Options Team 

2E/09 Civic Centre, 

Uxbridge, Middlesex 

UB8 1UW.



Phone – 01895 556666, 


Call Centre number - 01895 250147


Online:  www.locata.org.uk/Hillingdon


Email: housingadvice@hillingdon.gov.uk 


How to apply for Local Authority Housing:



      

Housing Services

Civic Centre

High Street

Uxbridge

Middlesex

UB8 1UW.

Monday - Friday 09:00 AM-16:30 PM

 Call 01895 556666 (8:00am - 6:00pm)

                01895 277730 (for those with hearing difficulties)

Online:  https://www.hillingdon.gov.uk/housing




Housing advice for Young people (under 25):

P3 Navigator Centre is a Hillingdon Council funded service providing advice for young people. They offer assistance including: 


  •  Housing and homelessness. 


  •  Accessing specialist services.


  •  Dealing with debt. 


  •  Mental and physical health. 


  •  Education and employment. 


  •  Addiction issues and relationships.


Drop In

18E Fairfield Road,

Yiewsley, 

West Drayton

UB7 8EX.

(Monday,Wednesday & Friday 9:00am to 5:00pm, 

Tuesday & Thursday 1:00pm to 7:00pm)


     Call 01895 436114


Online: www.p3charity.org





If you are homeless:  

A person is considered to be homeless, if they have no accommodation today.



  • Once you have completed the self assessment, you will be transferred to an external housing service, Housing Jigsaw, to register. 


  • You must have an email address to proceed with your registration. 


If you need help, please call 01895 556666



Emergency Accommodation           


  • It is likely to be a nightly let arrangement where you will be provided with one room, usually with a shared bathroom and you will be required to arrange your own meals. 


  • You have to pay for the emergency/temporary arrangement. 




Sheltered Housing           


  • These are self contained flats and bedsits for people over 60 years with an on-site warden for emergencies. 



  • All schemes have a scheme manager who will help with advice, information, or assistance including arranging for a GP to visit or putting you in touch with other local services. 

Click:    Apply for sheltered housing 

         Call  01895 273617




Supported Housing         


  • Sheltered housing supports vulnerable adults and young people(16+) with a learning disability.

     Apply to be a shared Lives carer


  •  If you want to stay in your own home, you can get help and advice.  

    Contact Private-Sector Housing       Call 01895 250147




Extra Care Housing  


  • This is for people aged 55+ with additional care needs. It provides 24-hour support on hand if required.


  • For more details:


             Download  extra-care housing brochure [791KB] 


              or  


             Email:     socialcaredirect@hillingdon.gov.uk