South Lakeland District Council - Homelessness Department

Contact details

South Lakeland District Council - Homelessness Department
South Lakeland House
Lowther Street
Kendal
Cumbria
LA9 4DQ

Public phone: 01539 793199 / 0870 428 6905 (OOH - Kendal & Eastern Area) / 0870 428 6906 (OOH - Lakes, Ulverston & Western Area)

Email: homelessness@southlakeland.gov.uk

Website URL: http://www.southlakeland.gov.uk

General information

Service offered: Assessment of priority need under the Housing Act. Can provide temporary accommodation for those assessed as in priority need - those with children or pregnant, vulnerable because of age (60+), disability or at risk from violence. General housing advice for private and council tenants and homeless people. Out of hours emergencies 0870 4286905 or 0870 4286906.

Target group: General public, including people who are or may be priority homeless.

Area served: South Lakeland District Council area - Kendal, Ulverston, Windermere and surrounding areas.

How to contact: Phone for information on call in hours, make an appointment or write.

Availability

Monday: 8.45am - 5pm

Tuesday: 8.45am - 5pm

Wednesday: 8.45am - 5pm

Thursday: 8.45am - 5pm

Friday: 8.45am - 5pm

Weekends:

Office Hours:

Accessibility

Wheelchair access: Yes - full

Accessible toilets: Yes

Access notes: Parking. Level entrance. Home visits for people unable to attend the office.

Other information

Languages other than English: Access to interpreters and BSL.

Charity number:

Year established: 0

Staffing:

Public transport: Kendall train station - 10 minutes walk. Bus station - 5 minutes walk.

Record last checked: 09 January 2017