Homelessness advice and support advice please

[TheShelleys]

Hi there. Is anyone on here an expert in how to help someone who will imminently be made homeless?

Not myself, but a local single parent who has been priced out of ED's rising rental market.

Any ideas for how to tackle the situation or accommodation welcome. They have of course gone down the standard route of speaking to council and Shelter.

[IlonaM]

If your friend can get a referral to Southwark Law Centre ie via CAB or another charity/agency who could refer (such as Southwark Disablement Association if they have a disability) - they have a very good Housing team (http://www.southwarklawcentre.org.uk/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=48&Itemid=64) which can help get clients past the gatekeeping mechanism at Southwark Council etc.. Also the Housing team at Cambridge House Law Centre (http://ch1889.org/our-work/law-centre/).