Next Step Rooms

DSS welcome · supported housing · bills included

Rooms to rent across the UK for people on Universal Credit and PIP

We let furnished rooms in supported shared houses, with all bills included. They are for people on Universal Credit who also get PIP or another extra benefit, such as ESA, DLA, LCWRA or Carer's Allowance. Tell us where in the UK you want to live and we will get in touch, or tell you as soon as a room comes up there.

  • Universal Credit and PIP welcome
  • We help you with the housing application
  • Get free room alerts
  • Furnished, with Wi-Fi and bills included

Rooms available now

We show the area, not the street address. We send you the full address when your viewing is booked.

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Rooms in a shared house, Liverpool L7

Bills included · ask us about the rent

Furnished double room · Shared kitchen and lounge · All bills and Wi-Fi included

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Rooms in a shared house, Liverpool L5

Bills included · ask us about the rent

Furnished double room · Shared kitchen and lounge · All bills and Wi-Fi included

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Where we have rooms now

We are adding new homes across the UK. Register for any town or postcode and get an alert when we have a room there.

How it works

  1. RegisterFill in the short form below. It takes about two minutes and is free.
  2. We call youWe call you back within 1 hour to talk about the room and your housing costs. If you register in the evening, we call first thing the next morning.
  3. Housing checkWe help you fill in the housing application with our housing partner, who confirms your housing costs can be covered.
  4. View and move inOnce that is confirmed we book a viewing, and you can move in.

What you get

  • Your own furnished bedroom with a bed, wardrobe and drawers
  • Shared kitchen, bathroom and living space
  • Gas, electric, water, council tax and Wi-Fi included
  • Fire alarms, safety checks and repairs looked after
  • Support from our housing partner while you live there
  • A named contact for anything that goes wrong

Have these ready

  • Photo ID, such as a passport or driving licence
  • Your National Insurance number
  • Your latest Universal Credit statement, or your benefit award letter
  • Your PIP, ESA, DLA or Carer's Allowance award letter, if you get one
  • Addresses you have lived at in the last five years

You do not need these to register. We will ask for them later.

Register for a room or get room alerts

Tell us a little about what you need. We only use this to contact you about a room, and to send you room alerts if you ask for them.

Where in the UK would you like to live?

Or pick where we have rooms now:

Do you or your partner get any of these? (optional, tick all that apply)

Our homes are for people on Universal Credit who also get one of these, so this helps us check quickly which homes you can get. You can leave it blank and tell us on the phone instead.

How should we contact you?

Free to register. We never share your details for marketing.

Landlords: have a room to let?

We work with landlords across the UK who let rooms to people on Universal Credit. Open a free landlord account to list your rooms, or send us a message with where your property is and how many rooms it has.

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Questions

Do you accept DSS, Universal Credit or Housing Benefit?

Yes. Our rooms are for people who claim benefits, mainly Universal Credit together with PIP or another extra benefit. We never advertise "No DSS".

Do you accept people who get PIP?

Yes. Our homes are for people on Universal Credit who also get PIP or another extra benefit, such as DLA, ESA with the support component, LCWRA in Universal Credit or Carer's Allowance. These benefits mean you are not affected by the benefit cap, so your housing costs can be covered in full. If you are not sure what you get, register and we will check with you.

Which areas do you cover?

You can register for any town, city or postcode in the UK. We show the homes we have now on this page and we are adding more in new towns. Tick "Send me room alerts" and we will tell you as soon as we have a room where you want to live.

What is supported housing?

It is a room in a shared house where a housing partner gives you support while you live there, for example help with your claim, your tenancy or getting the right services. You have your own furnished bedroom and share the kitchen and bathroom.

Can I register if I am on a council or housing association waiting list?

Yes. You can register with us while you are on a council or housing association waiting list, or if you have been told you cannot get social housing yet.

What is included in the rent?

Gas, electric, water, council tax and Wi-Fi are all included. Your room is furnished with a bed, wardrobe and drawers, and you share the kitchen, bathroom and living space.

How quickly will you contact me?

We call you back within 1 hour of registering. If you register in the evening, we call first thing the next morning.

What do I need to apply?

Photo ID, your National Insurance number, your latest Universal Credit statement, any PIP, ESA, DLA or Carer's Allowance award letter, and the addresses you have lived at in the last five years. You do not need these to register.

Can I bring a partner or children?

Most of our rooms are for one adult. If someone would be moving in with you, tell us in the form and we will let you know what we have.

Where is my data kept?

On our own secure systems. The benefits question is optional, and if you answer it we only use it to check which homes you can get. We do not ask for medical details or criminal records on this website. Read the privacy notice for how long we keep your details.