Money And Other Practical Help - 16+

As well as sorting out a place to stay, you'll need money to live on. Unless you have a job that you are still able to go to, you'll need to make a claim for benefits as soon as possible. If you are making a new claim, it may take a while before you get any money; apply for a Crisis Loan while you're waiting.
(For more information, see the Crisis loan section of the DWP website.)

If you are already claiming, you will need to let the Jobcentre Plus know about your new circumstances and new address if you have one. Otherwise, you can arrange to pick up your giro in person. You can still claim benefits if you are homeless.

Most organisations don't give out money, but can help in other ways, for example with food, clothing, laundry, travel warrants, showers, medical help, telephone calls. There is more information about what kind of help each organisation offers later in this section.