Housing

The Defence Transition Service (DTS)

•           MOD’s service
•           Provides support to serving and ex-serving personnel and their dependents with civilian housing

Information and guidance on civilian housing

Housing is the responsibility and duty of the district councils. If you have questions regarding housing, it is best to direct them towards the relevant district council.

Cotswold District Council

Cheltenham Borough Council

Gloucester City Council

Tewkesbury Borough Council

Forest of Dean District Council

Stroud District Council

Homelessness

Op Fortitude Homelessness helpline  

• Dedicated referral pathway for homeless veterans, or those at risk of becoming homeless, including those sleeping on the streets 
• Single point of contact to provide help  
• Staff with refer callers to a network of support  

Contact: 0800 952 0774  

Online referral form

If you’re at risk of being homeless or rough sleeping, you should contact your local council.

Here are 6 steps of getting support from the council, click on the links for more information.

1.  How the council can help 
2.  How to ask the council for help
3. Homeless assessments
4. Personal housing plans
5. Who qualifies for housing
6. Challenge a council decision