# data[].attributes.body
Homelessness
affects a wide variety of people. Some groups of people are more likely to become homeless because they have fewer rights, particular needs or are less able to cope by themselves. These include:

young people

old people

people with children

people with physical or mental health problems

people on benefits or low incomes

people leaving care

ex-armed forces personnel

ex-prisoners

asylum seekers and refugees.

https://england.shelter.org.uk/housing_advice/homelessness/rules/what_is_homelessness

https://scotland.shelter.org.uk/get_advice/advice_topics/homelessness/what_is_homelessness

# data[].attributes.body
You might be defined as homeless if you are:

sleeping on the streets

staying with friends or family

staying in a hostel or bed and breakfast hotel

living in overcrowded conditions

at risk of violence in your home

living in poor conditions that affect your health.

living in a house that is not suitable for you because you are sick or disabled.

https://england.shelter.org.uk/housing_advice/homelessness/rules/what_is_homelessness

https://scotland.shelter.org.uk/get_advice/advice_topics/homelessness/what_is_homelessness

# data[].attributes.body
You could become homeless for many reasons. These could include:

being evicted by your landlord

losing your job

health problems

relationship problems

harassment by your neighbours

a disaster such as fire or flooding.

https://england.shelter.org.uk/housing_advice/homelessness/rules/what_is_homelessness

https://scotland.shelter.org.uk/get_advice/advice_topics/homelessness/what_is_homelessness

# data[].attributes.body
If you are homeless, or worried about becoming homeless, you should get advice as early as you can. An adviser might be able to help you find a way to stay in your home, find a new home more quickly or get help from your local council.

https://england.shelter.org.uk/housing_advice/homelessness/rules/what_is_homelessness

https://scotland.shelter.org.uk/get_advice/advice_topics/homelessness/what_is_homelessness