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Housing Support for People at risk from Domestic Abuse
If you are at risk of domestic abuse in your home, Sheffield City Council's Housing Solutions Team have specialist staff who can help.
We can:
- Carry out an assessment into your circumstances
- Look at housing options
- Install Safety measures in your home (see the Sanctuary Scheme information below)
For more information Contact Us.
In an emergency, always telephone 999.
The Sanctuary Scheme
If you live in Sheffield, and are at risk of becoming homeless because you are experiencing or have experienced domestic abuse, you may be eligible for the scheme. It is available free of charge to everyone - council tenants, housing association tenants, homeowners and private tenants alike.
The Scheme provides a range of safety measures (e.g. a sanctuary room and/or external security measures, such as reinforced door and window locks), to improve the security of survivors’ homes. In this way, you are able to continue living in your own home rather than moving away.
If you make an application for the Sanctuary Scheme, we will carry out a risk assessment, and a security survey of your home. We will also require agreement from your landlord, if you do not own the property. If the Sanctuary Scheme is suitable for you, the Council’s contractor will install the Sanctuary security measures in your home.
We will also work with you, to help you access any other assistance that you may require. Installation should be completed within at least 14 working days, following your application. If necessary, the Council can organise temporary accommodation in the meantime.
The Police and Fire Service will be told that Sanctuary measures have been installed in your home, so they will know how best to help you if you call them in an emergency.
For more information about the Sanctuary Scheme, Contact Us.
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