A new referral system to support those facing homelessness has been introduced across Cornwall. 

 

The Homelessness Reduction Act introduced this year includes a ‘Duty to Refer’. Run by Cornwall Council and Cornwall Housing, ALERT enables organisations, like Jobcentre Plus, social services, youth offending teams, hospital accident and emergency services and probation services to easily refer people who are homeless, or are likely to become homeless.  Cornwall Housing will then make contact to provide the support they need.

 

Anyone who feels they are in danger of becoming homeless should contact Cornwall Housing as soon as possible. The housing options service run by Cornwall Housing offers free advice and assistance for landlords, tenants and owner occupiers. Check out www.cornwall.gov.uk/housingoptions