Useful websites

You can click on any of the blue links below to open the websites in a new window.

www.homelesslondon.org.uk - a great website which allows you to search for a whole range of services relevant to homeless people in London, including housing providers and advice agencies.

www.shelternet.org.uk - housing advice from Shelter.

www.homes.org.uk - details of council and housing association homes to let or buy around the country.

www.housingoptions.org.uk - specialist housing advice for people with a learning disability and their families/carers.

www.housingcare.org.uk - details of sheltered housing for elderly people around the country, including lists of current vacancies.

www.housingcorp.gov.uk - the website of the Housing Corporation, from which you can find details of housing associations around the country with homes to let or buy. Has guides on low cost home ownership initiatives that you can download.

www.ukonline.gov.uk - details of central government departments and local authorities around the country.

www.nacab.org.uk - online advice on a whole range of issues, including housing, from the National Association of Citizen's Advice Bureaux. Includes details of local CAB offices.

www.dwp.gov.uk - website of the Department of Work and Pensions, which includes advice on a whole range of benefits.

www.jobcentreplus.gov.uk - details of job centres and jobs around the country.

www.learndirect.org.uk - details of thousands of courses around the country and careers advice.

www.worktrain.gov.uk - details of jobs and training courses (and childcare options) around the country.

www.thesite.org.uk - advice on a range of issues, including housing, for people aged 16-25.

www.ace.org.uk - advice on a range of issues, including housing, for older people.

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