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Introduction to priority need

  • Online
  • Wednesday 25 June 2025, 10.30am-12.30pm
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    Join us for an overview of priority need in homelessness applications.

    This event is available free to eligible organisations only.

    Funded by the UK Government's Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.

    What this event covers

    This event provides an overview of priority need in local authority homelessness applications.

    This session includes:

    • an overview of local authority homelessness duties

    • a brief introduction to relevant legislation and guidance

    • how to identify automatic priority need

    • what is meant by the term vulnerability

    You'll also have the option to ask questions during a Q&A.

    Who this event is for

    You don't need any prior knowledge for this session.

    You might be new to a local authority housing or homelessness role, or an adviser who supports people with housing problems.