Housing and mental health
Learn about housing and mental health, including services provided under the Care Act 2014 and the Mental Health Act 1983.
Course summary
This course covers the duties owed to people who are homeless and experiencing mental health issues, including how to access community care services under the Care Act 2014 and assistance under the Mental Health Act 1983.
You’ll learn how to assist people who are homeless or threatened with homelessness and challenge negative local authority decisions.
Course information
Level: Introductory (Level 3)
Face to face training
- Available for: Individuals, groups
- Duration: One day
- CPD points: 6
Live webinar
- Available for: Individuals, groups
- Duration: Two 2.5 hour sessions
- CPD points: 5
Individual bookings
| Date | Duration and time | Delivery and location | Cost Eligibility and discounts | Book Booking guidance |
| Wednesday 05 February 2025 – Thursday 06 February 2025 | Two 2.5 hour sessions 2pm – 4:30pm | Webinar | £160+VAT | £140+VAT | Book |
| Tuesday 29 April 2025 – Wednesday 30 April 2025 | Two 2.5 hour sessions 9:30am – 12pm | Webinar | £160+VAT | £140+VAT | Book |
| Thursday 15 May 2025 | One day 10am – 4:30pm | Face to face, London | £190+VAT | £170+VAT | Book |
| Tuesday 24 June 2025 – Wednesday 25 June 2025 | Two 2.5 hour sessions 2pm – 4:30pm | Webinar | £160+VAT | £140+VAT | Book |
What this course covers
Face to face and webinar training includes:
community care services (wellbeing, prevention, and eligibility) under the Care Act 2014
mental health services under the Mental Health Act 1983
who owes a duty to provide accommodation
homelessness duties to assist people threatened with, or who are, homeless under the Housing Act 1996
homelessness tests, including vulnerability and intentionality
practical suggestions and tactics to help when possession is sought and homelessness may arise
What you'll learn
At the end of this training, you'll be able to:
understand how community care services are accessed and what duties are owed
recognise when someone is entitled to Mental Health Act services
be aware of how housing and social services should work together
have a practical understanding of homelessness prevention in the context of mental health
understand the main homeless law issues for people with mental health issues and how to help to challenge poor decisions, including obtaining and using evidence
Who this training is for
You'll find it helpful if you already have some understanding of housing law for this course.
You might be an adviser, support worker, or social worker.
This training explores the housing law aspects related to mental health. It is not suitable for those looking for general mental health awareness.
Continuing Professional Development
Gain points towards your professional development from the CPD Certification Service with Shelter training and events.
