Housing benefit for supported accommodation
Develop your understanding of housing benefit regulations for supported housing, including specified and exempt accommodation.
Course summary
This course covers the meaning of specified and exempt accommodation, the definition of exempt accommodation, what is meant by care, support, supervision and more.
You’ll learn to understand and apply the rules for housing benefit in supported housing.
Course information
Level: Introductory (Level 3)
Live webinar
- Available for: Individuals, groups
- Duration: Half day
- CPD points: 3
Face to face training
- Available for: Groups
- Duration: One day
- CPD points: 6
Individual bookings
| Date | Duration and time | Delivery and location | Cost Eligibility and discounts | Book Booking guidance |
| Wednesday 26 March 2025 | Half day 9:30am – 12:30pm | Webinar | £110+VAT | £100+VAT | Book |
What this course covers
Face to face and webinar training includes:
the definition of specified and exempt accommodation
the meaning of care, support and supervision
the unreasonably high rent criteria
suitable alternative accommodation
local authority rent restrictions
service charge eligibility
the local authority subsidy position
revisions and appeals
What you'll learn
At the end of this training, you'll be able to:
recognise the distinction between specified and exempt accommodation
understand the setting of eligible rent for housing benefit
Who this training is for
You'll find it helpful if you have some prior knowledge of housing benefit for this course.
You might offer advice or support to people with debt or benefit problems. You might work for a local authority, social landlord or other accommodation provider.
Continuing Professional Development
Gain points towards your professional development from the CPD Certification Service with Shelter training and events.
