If you are in prison or a youth detention centre, get advice and support from the resettlement worker before you are released. They can help you contact accommodation providers and apply for benefits.
You can also apply for grants before your release, including a £46 discharge grant and up to £50 for your first night's accommodation. Talk to your resettlement worker about this.
Speak to family or friends before your release to see if you can stay with them. If your license condition says you can't return home, talk to your resettlement worker.
Supported housing might be a good option for you as it helps you adjust back into the community. Most supported accommodation providers need a referral from the local authorities' Homeless Team or your resettlement worker.
If you will be homeless when released, the prison or youth detention centre must refer you to your local authority of choice.
Find out more about Duty to Refer
If you are homeless upon release or know you will be, contact our team as soon as possible so we can assess your situation. The sooner you contact us, the more time we have to help you.
National Association for the Care and Resettlement of Offenders (Nacro)
Nacro offers advice and support for prison leavers, including how to manage successful tenancies and training courses (available at Nacro Sheffield Centre).
- Phone: 0300 123 1999 (Monday to Thursday from 9am to 5pm, Friday from 1pm to 5pm)
- Email: helpline@nacro.org.uk
- Visit the Nacro website for more information
