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Ex Armed Forces do not get automatic priority over anyone else who is homeless. Each case is now decided on "need" as opposed to the old "points" system (which did not give points for having served your country).

A lot of "advice" is there for ex service members, but it doesn't get a guaranteed roof over your head, it just points you to councils who are obliged to act. Councils are obliged to offer accomodation to any homeless person or family, but that might mean a hostel or B&B. And it is rarely totally free.