Leaving care and homelessness

If you are currently in or have been in care or 'looked after', or you're a young person worried about becoming homeless there is help available to you.

How to get help

How and where you get help will depend on your age and situation.

Aged under 18 and in care or a 'looked after' child

• you should talk to your social worker first

Aged 16 or 17 and not currently in care or a 'looked after' child

• Nottinghamshire County Council - telephone: 0300 500 80 80
• Ashfield District Council for a referral - telephone: 01623 457252

Aged 18 to 20 and have been in care or a 'looked after' child

• Call Ashfield District Council and we'll work with your personal advisor to help you
• telephone: 01623 457252

Aged 21 to 24 and have been in care or a 'looked after' child

• telephone: 01623 457252
• telephone 21Plus Service: 0115 8044154

Get help now

If you have nowhere to stay tonight and are over the age of 18:

• telephone: 01623 457252 (8.30am to 5pm)
• telephone: 01623 450000 (out of hours).

If you have nowhere to stay tonight and are aged under 18 contact social care by:

• telephone: 0300 500 80 90 (office hours)
• telephone: 0300 456 4546 (out of office hours).