If you're concerned about your housing situation, don't wait until you become homeless. Plymouth City Council's Housing and Homelessness teams can provide advice, support and practical assistance to help you stay in your current accommodation or find somewhere else to live. Support may include:help finding accommodationadvice about private rented housingsupport resolving issues with landlordsinformation about housing benefits and support with housing costshelp if you've been asked to leave by family or friendsadvice if you're facing eviction or legal actionreferrals to supported accommodation and specialist services. You can also access independent housing advice through Shelter, including information about renting, eviction, tenancy deposits, housing repairs and homelessness rights. Find out more:https://www.plymouth.gov.uk/risk-becoming-homelesshttps://england.shelter.org.uk/housing_advice

If you are homeless, at immediate risk of homelessness or sleeping rough, contact Plymouth City Council Housing Services as soon as possible. The team can assess your situation and help you access accommodation and support services where appropriate. Housing ServicesTelephone: 01752 668000Email: CommunityConnections@plymouth.gov.ukAddress: Hyde Park House, 82-86 Mutley Plain, Plymouth, PL4 6LF If someone is sleeping rough, a referral can also be made through StreetLink so local outreach services can offer support.

Borrow Don't Buy PlymouthAffordable furniture, household items and practical support for people setting up or maintaining a home.https://www.borrowdontbuy.org.uk Plymouth Energy CommunityPractical support to help reduce energy bills and improve energy efficiency in your home.https://www.plymouthenergycommunity.com

Balancing work, family life and caring responsibilities can sometimes feel overwhelming. Whether you're raising children, supporting an older relative, caring for a loved one or looking for local family support, there are organisations available to help. Family Hubs PlymouthProviding support, advice, activities and services for families across Plymouth.https://www.plymouth.gov.uk/family-hubs Caring for CarersSupporting unpaid carers with advice, wellbeing services, peer support and practical guidance. https://www.improvinglivesplymouth.org.uk

PATH (Plymouth Access to Housing)PATH is Plymouth's dedicated homelessness charity, supporting people who are homeless, rough sleeping or at risk of losing their accommodation. Services include housing advice, rough sleeper outreach, life-skills support and help finding and maintaining accommodation.Website: https://www.pathdevon.org/Telephone: 01752 255889 ShekinahShekinah provides practical support for people experiencing homelessness, including advice services, shower and laundry facilities, and access to food.Telephone: 01752 203480Email: reception@shekinah.co.uk Plymouth Soup RunPlymouth Soup Run provides free food and hot drinks to people experiencing hardship across the city.Website: http://www.plymouthsouprun.org.uk/Telephone: 01752 404134Email: info@plymouthsouprun.org.uk ShelterShelter offers free expert housing advice, including support with homelessness, rent arrears, eviction, housing conditions and repairs. Housing advice: https://england.shelter.org.uk/housing_adviceTelephone: 0330 175 5121

If you're renting privately or through a housing association, it's important to understand your rights. You have rights relating to:safe and well-maintained accommodationprotection from unfair evictiontenancy deposits and deposit protection schemesrepairs and housing conditionsknowing who your landlord isprotection from harassment and discrimination. Advice and support are available if you're experiencing problems with your landlord, poor housing conditions or issues with your tenancy. Find out more: https://www.plymouth.gov.uk/information-tenants

Taking care of your wellbeing and getting the right support can make a real difference when you're planning what's next. Whether you're looking to build your confidence, improve your skills, find work, change career, return to employment, start training or simply explore your options, Skills Launchpad Plymouth is here to help. Explore the wider Resource Bank for information on careers, training, funding, apprenticeships, wellbeing support and local opportunities.