European Nationals, Workers from Abroad and Housing Rights

An overview of the housing rights of people from Europe and further afield who arrive in the UK to work. Delegates will look at the legal framework that regulates the rights of workers from abroad to access social housing. Participants will examine the rights of specific groups and will also consider problem areas.  

Course contains

• Who is subject to immigration and who is not
• Work permits, Highly Skilled Migrant Programme and the new 'tiered' system for workers from abroad
• EEA and EU rules on work, work seekers and family members
• Worker Registration Scheme and A8 nationals
• New rules for Bulgarians and Romanians in 2007
• Eligibility for allocation and homelessness services
• What happens when workers lose their jobs, are unable to work or face family breakdown
• Case law in all relevant areas
• Case studies

Suitable for

Advisers, policy makers, and housing providers who need to know about the practical consequences of legislative and procedural change. This course is designed for people with experience in housing, and a good basic knowledge of the framework of housing provision is assumed.

Run this course in-house

All of our courses can also be run in-house, at your office or a venue of your choice. For details please call Amanda on 0844 515 1161 or email inhousetraining@shelter.org.uk