Housing Mobility and Exchange Scheme (HMES) is a UK government-funded initiative that provides financial assistance to help people move from their current home to a new home within the same local authority area or to another local authority area. It is designed to help households, including those in overcrowded or unsuitable housing, access the housing they need. HMES aims to increase housing choices by enabling people to move to a new home without the need to access additional savings or borrow money, and to reduce the amount of time people spend in unsuitable or overcrowded housing. The scheme also supports people in accessing housing that meets their needs and aspirations, including new homes that may have better access to employment and education opportunities. The scope of HMES includes providing financial assistance for rent deposits, removal costs, and other costs associated with moving home, as well as supporting people to access housing services and advice on housing options.