Thursday, 05 February 2009

Our Housing Advice service is free, confidential and independent.  We can advise on any matter concerning housing to anyone who needs it.  In particular, we aim to raise awareness of the issues surrounding homelessness and to increase access to housing for people in Fife.

Our experienced Housing Advisors and Resource Workers operate from the Home4Good Centres in Cupar, Dunfermline, Leven and Kirkcaldy.

preventing homelessness, transforming lives

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What We Offer

Our Resource Workers will deal with the initial enquiry and assist with any general housing issues.  If necessary, they will refer the case to on of our Housing Advisors who will be able to assist with more complex housing issues.

A series of questions will be asked relating to the enquiry to determine how much assistance will be needed, depending on the nature of the issue more than one visit may be necessary.

We can advise on any housing-related issue, including;

 

 

Our Housing Advice service is free, Last year, we dealt with over 600 new cases and prevented over 200 evictions.  We helped over 400 people with homeless applications and appeals and assisted over 1000 clients with rent arrear problems.

· Negotiating repayments of rent arrears.

· Housing Benefit claims and appeals.

· Repairs and maintenance issues.

 

For those who need to leave home in a hurry, we also provide advice and information on local services and different agencies, including Fife Council, who can help.

 

· Disputes with landlords.

· Problems with neighbours.

· Homelessness.

· Completion of housing applications.

· Housing options in Fife.

· Housing decision appeals.

· Eviction and/or court proceedings.

 

How To Refer

Access to our services can be made through other agencies, including the Housing Department, Local Service Network, Homeless Officer or Social Worker.  Self referrals can also be made by arranging an appointment to see a Housing Advisor by contacting one of our offices detailed below.

Leaving Home Education

Home4Good Centre

34 Commercial Road

Leven

KY8 4LD

Tel: 01333 592640

 

Home4Good Centre

1 - 2 Segal House

Pittencrieff Street,

Dunfermline

KY12 8AZ

Tel:  01383 602388

 

Home4Good Centre

16 East Burnside

Cupar

KY15 4BH

Tel:  01334 413879

 

Home4Good Centre

Marwood House

St Clair Street

Kirkcaldy

KY1 2QE

Tel:  01592 583394

Tel:  01334 413879

 

Housing Services

Housing Advisors have been working in Secondary Schools across Fife to raise awareness of homelessness, provide information on housing options, benefits, finance and budgeting.

The aim of these sessions is to give a realistic impression of what it is like to be homeless at 16 and encourage young people to plan, think ahead and move on with support from family and friends.

Each session is tailored to suit the requirements of the school or college.  If you would like to find out more, contact Liane Horder on 01383 602388.