THE council is urging people to take up offers of help to prevent homeless- ness spreading.
Dedicated housing staff say they are on hand to help people experiencing housing or money problems, including rising food and fuel prices.
June Burtonshaw, Swansea Council's cabinet member for place, said: "Our experience is that we can do more to help people if they come to us before rather than after they've been made homeless. So if you think there's a chance you could lose your home, get in touch with Housing Options straight away."
She said staff work closely with organisations provid- ing services to homeless people throughout the year.
Housing Options is based at 17 High Street in Swansea. They can also be reached on 01792 533100 or by email at housing.options@ swansea.gov.uk