Temporary accommodation

The accommodation we offer ranges from rooms in bed and breakfasts that work with us to support vulnerable individuals and families through to our own temporary accommodation and properties managed by our partner Bromford.

Bed and breakfasts are often used as an emergency, short-term solution while we assess your circumstances or look for more suitable accommodation. Depending on your circumstances and the outcome of your homelessness application, you may later be offered more suitable temporary accommodation.

The accommodation we offer is chosen based on availability, suitability and value for money. As a result, the hotels and bed and breakfasts we use are often located outside Lichfield city centre and may sometimes be outside the district altogether. This helps us ensure accommodation is available when people need it, particularly during periods of high demand.

Whilst we will always consider your individual circumstances and any specific needs, we cannot guarantee accommodation in a particular location.

City centre/tourist hotels are only ever used as a last resort when there is no appropriate availability elsewhere - for example if we need wheelchair accommodation that is not available elsewhere.

We do not have arrangements in place with high-end or commercial hotels located in central Lichfield.

A stepping stone

We understand that being placed in temporary accommodation can be stressful, but we ask that people remain flexible and realistic.

Whilst we will always work to find the best suitable fit and meet specific equalities needs (for example physical access requirements), it is important to remember that interim and temporary accommodation is unlikely to meet all personal preferences - it may not be in your ideal location, and the facilities may not match what you'd choose in a permanent home.

However, it is a safe place to stay while we work with you on your next steps - the goal of all interim and temporary accommodation is to act as a stepping stone - not a long-term solution.

If you are offered temporary accommodation, it is important to recognise it is short-term housing designed to offer safety and stability while we help you move on to something more permanent.

If you move into temporary accommodation, the most important thing is to continue to work with our team to focus on your next step towards finding more permanent accommodation - our team are available to help you do that.