Priority need
The law offers a different level of help to homeless people classed as priority need compared to those who are non-priority.
Priority need includes people who are:
- pregnant or have dependent children living with them. A dependent child normally means a child under 18
- vulnerable as a result of their age or as a result of having a physical or mental disability or illness
- made homeless due to an emergency such as a fire or flood
- not in care and are 16 or 17 year olds
- vulnerable because they are care leavers
- vulnerable as a result of being in care, in prison or other institutions
- vulnerable as a result of domestic violence, or other violence
Domestic abuse
In Wyre we want to make sure that if you are experiencing any abuse from a partner, ex-partner or family member you get the help you need.
If you are ever in immediate danger, please call 999.
- Domestic violence helpline (for women): 0808 2000 247
- Men’s advice line: 0808 801 0327
- Respect phone line (for people who are abusive to partners and want help to stop): 0808 802 4040
- Forced Marriage Unit: 020 7088 0151
- Galop (LGBT+):0300 999 5428
Housing assessment form
Please complete this form to advise our housing options team of your current circumstances.
Housing assessment form