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:

Read the criteria for joining the housing register [199KB] before applying.

If you meet the criteria, you can register using the link: Register with Locata

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.

Before you make a request for assistance, you need to complete the housing advice self assessment:   Housing Advice Self Assessment

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 sheltered housing developments are connected to the council's TeleCareLine emergency alarm system.

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