What can I expect from living in a hostel or refuge?

stressed_mum_of_2

I am trying to get away from a bad relationship and think my only option is to just up and leave and throw myself on the councils mercy.

I have read that they have a duty to house you if you are homeless, either in a hostel or similar accomodation. I am willing to go down this route but how bad will it be?

julie03

we stayed in a hostel for 3 months we were given 2 rooms with kitchenettes and you provided all your own bedding and cooking untensils, the only problem i had was sharing the bathroom and toilets, people have strange habits like bathing in tcp god that stuff stinks. and not cleaning the bath after them , i have not stayed in the b & b's but ive heard they can be alot worse because of kitchen sharing, and everyone nicking your food
hope this helps

stressed_mum_of_2

Thank you for that information Julie.

Head-Out-Of-Sand

Hi there,

I don't have any experience of this so can't offer personal advice, but just wanted to wish you luck in getting things sorted out.

I would suggest you contact Shelter and discuss your options with them?

All the best, hope it works out for you x

poppysarah

Ring shelter.
hostels have lockup times. If you are escaping violence you'll be at a women only one. So no male visitors at all. If you don't spend every night there you can lose your place and miss out on getting rehoused.