Housing support and homelessness
If you are under 18, then housing support can be a mine field. The Government website offers advice and guidance on what to do in this case: Your right to housing if under 18
If you are homeless there are charities that can help you to find a place to live. Check out the websites below to see how they could help you:
Support and advice if you're homeless
Emergency homeless options for 16-25yr | Shelter
What to do if your 16 or 17 and homeless | Shelter
Housing support for young people | Framework
Getting a bank account
If you are aged between 11 and 16 most banks offer accounts for young people if their parent/ guardian banks with them. However, if you are over this age then with ID you can apply for a bank account at most banks.
However, if you're homeless, there's a different process to follow:
How to open a bank account if you're homeless
If you are homeless or have no fixed address some banks offer special bank accounts for people with no fixed address however to gain access to this service, you need to be getting some support from a homelessness charity such as Shelter. How to open a bank account | Shelter
Budgeting advice
Budgeting can be difficult when you are unsure where best to spend your money or how to make sure your money lasts for the time you need it too. Start your very own budget planner here with | Money Advice
Support and advice on budgeting
The links here offer advice on how to budget as a young person.
Supporting yourself financially 16-25yr | Money Advice
Budgeting for young adults and teens | Hypejar
Your employment rights
If you are under 18 your rights during employment can differ from those of people over 18. This could be the amount you get paid, the hours you are allowed to work or the jobs you are allowed to do.
Support and advice on your employment rights
The websites below offer advice on your rights and who to contact if you feel your rights aren’t being met.
Check out your rights under 18 | Citizens Advice
Employment rights under 18 | NI Direct
