Rough sleeping

Documents we need

We appreciate that if you are rough sleeping, it me be difficult to keep hole of documents such as ID and bank statements. However, in order to accurately assess your needs and offer assistance, it would be helpful if you can provide the following documents:

  • Proof of your identity and for everyone to be included as part of your household, such as birth certificates, passports, immigration documents
  • Evidence that you are threatened with homelessness, such as a notice of seeking possession, possession order or bailiff's warrant or confirmation in writing that you are being made homeless if friends or family are asking you to leave
  • Your current tenancy agreement
  • Proof of your previous addresses for the last five years and your partner's addresses if relevant, such as medical cards, bank statements, utility bills etc
  • Proof of your income and any savings or investments you have, such as wage slips, bank statements, benefit books, savings books, share certificates
  • Evidence of any serious illness or disability that you or any member of your household have, such as letters from your GP, hospital consultant, details of any prescribed medication

 

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