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Sign in or register for an accountHousing can be worrying for people leaving the armed services (Army, Marine, Naval and Air Forces).
Any veteran who has completed their service in the armed forces within the past five years (or has been medically discharged or if you didn’t tour) will be able to apply to Salford’s Housing Register without the need to have a connection to Salford.
You do not need a local connection to Salford, on Salford Home Search, if you meet the following:
In addition, A veterans housing application can be given additional points on the system.
The council has an armed forces champion, please contact Rebecca.holden@salford.gov.uk for further information or phone 0161 607 1618.
You can go in person to the Housing Options Service and ask for the Armed Forces Champion. If you are completing the referral form please make it clear on the form that you are leaving the armed forces.
The Housing Options Service offers an appointment-based service to people who are threatened with homelessness. People can self-refer to the service by completing the following form or someone can refer another person, with their permission.
When the form is submitted the person being referred will be allocated a Homelessness Prevention Officer who will contact them within 3 working days to discuss their situation, provide advice and arrange an assessment where necessary.
People who are homeless today should present at Salford Housing Options where a short initial assessment will be offered to confirm that they are homeless immediately. Where this is the case, a same day full assessment by a Homeless Prevention Officer will be offered.
Individuals or families should only attend the office if they have nowhere to go on the day. Otherwise, they should complete the self-referral form. If an individual or family attends the office but does have somewhere to stay (including temporarily), they will be asked to complete this referral and may need to attend again on a later date.
Salford Housing Options are located at:
Ground Floor
Salford Civic Centre
Chorley Road
Swinton
M27 5AD
Opening hours are:
If someone needs emergency accommodation outside the opening hours, please contact the Out of Hours service on 0161 794 8888.
SSAFA is a national charity that provides support to armed forces personnel and their families. The Salford branch can be contacted ssafa.salford@hotmail.co.uk or call 0161 728 4809.
The Royal British Legion provides care for serving and ex-service people and their families in Royal British Legion Care Homes around the country. The legion provides support to thousands of armed forces personnel and their families. If you need help call 0808 802 8080.
The MOD Army provides funded accommodation for its servicemen and women. Visit their website for details for further information or you can phone veterans support. Call 0808 191 4218.
The Naval Families Federation provides details of service families accommodation, short term accommodation and other housing options.
The Royal Air Force Families Federation provides details of Service Family Accommodation (SFA), Single Living Accommodation (SLA) and civilian housing options. Email: contactus@nff.org.uk or call 02392 654374.
Veterans UK provides advice regarding the help available to ex-service personnel who are homeless or are threatened with homelessness. Call 0808 191 4218.
Broughton House home for ex-servicemen and women is registered with the Care Quality Commission to provide up to 50 individuals with residential or nursing care. This is in a comfortable home which has single and twin ensuite rooms. Email info@broughtonhouse.com or call 0161 675 1700.