Housing advice surgery re-launched

Housing Services is pleased to announce the re-launch of the housing advice service at the Craft Court office, commencing on Thursday 10 January 2008.

The Homeless Prevention Advisor, joined Staying Put Services, to provide an advice service in Hammersmith.

The service will be available on:

Tuesdays: 2 - 5pm (last appointment 4pm)

Wednesdays: 2 - 4pm (last appointment 3pm)
Thursdays: 10 - 5pm (last appointment 4pm).

Appointments last an hour. All clients must be seen by appointment only - booked into the advisor's diary - and accompanied by a referral form. Home visits can be made if a client is unable to attend due to health or mobility issues. Phone the Homeless Prevention Caseworker on 020 8206 5908 to make an appointment.

What is the Homeless Prevention Service and what does it cover?

The service provides free, independent and confidential advice to people living, working or studying in London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham.

It offers advice surrounding homelessness prevention, improving residents' knowledge of the housing options open to them, security of tenure, tenancy sustainment, housing benefit, relationship breakdown and possession proceedings.

Advocacy and representation for court hearings can also be provided where necessary.

The service will maintain client confidentiality and an equal opportunities policy to match, striving to deliver an invaluable service for the community.