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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 -
    • telephone Nottinghamshire County Council: 0300 500 80 80 
    • telephone Ashfield District Council for a referral: 01623 457252
  • aged 18 to 20 and have been in care or a 'looked after' child
    • telephone Ashfield District Council and we'll work with your personal advisor to help you: 01623 457252 
  • aged 21 to 24 and have been in care or a 'looked after' child
    • telephone: 01623 457252
    • telephone 21Plus Service: on 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).