Homeless or at risk of homelessness

£85+VAT standard rate | £70+VAT discount rate

This half day workshop provides an overview of how local authorities decide if a homeless applicant is homeless or threatened with homelessness.

This workshop is part of Shelter’s Homelessness Inquiries Series. Book three or more workshops in the series for a 10 percent discount.

What this workshop covers

This workshop will focus on the first test of a homeless application, whether the applicant is homeless or threatened with homelessness. When an authority considers whether an applicant is homeless, it must be able to identify whether the applicant is homeless now, or within the next 8 weeks.

You'll explore practical examples in small groups and can put questions to our expert trainers.

Who this workshop is for

You should already have a good understanding of the homelessness legislation under part 7 of the Housing Act 1996.

You might be a local authority housing officer, homelessness officer, or work in a homeless prevention team.

This event is also suitable for staff and volunteers at voluntary agencies who provide advice and assistance to homeless clients.

Agenda

This session begins with an overview of where homelessness and threat of homelessness fits in a homeless application and when someone is legally homeless.

The speakers will lead a deeper dive into the topic, including:

• when a homeless application must be taken

• options to challenge adverse decisions or refusals to take an application

• relevant case law, legislation and the Code of Guidance

There will be opportunities for discussion with other attendees using scenarios and case studies. You'll be able to ask questions of Shelter's expert trainers as part of the workshop.

Level: Intermediate

CPD points: 2.5

Length: 2.5 hours

Booking discounts

The 10 percent booking discount is automatically applied to bookings for a delegate to attend three or more workshops in the homelessness inquiries series in the same transaction.

The discount does not apply when three or more individuals attend the same event.