Domestic abuse and housing support
People in England considering fleeing their home because of domestic abuse can apply to a local authority for housing support.

On 12 December 2017, there will be a general debate on Funding for domestic violence refuges. Selected by the Backbench Business Committee, this debate is sponsored by Jess Phillips MP and will take place in Westminster Hall.
Funding for domestic violence refuges (196 KB , PDF)
Currently, domestic violence refuges receive funding via grants (both from local government and Police and Crime Commissioners) and from housing benefit.
In October, the Government announced its proposals to change the funding system and is now consulting on these proposals. This debate pack outlines some of these changes and related comments from the sector.
Funding for domestic violence refuges (196 KB , PDF)
People in England considering fleeing their home because of domestic abuse can apply to a local authority for housing support.
The Data (Use and Access) Bill [HL] is scheduled to have its second reading in the House of Commons on 12 February 2025.
Find out who to complain to about problems in rented housing and the redress schemes available.