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Homelessness case law update

Stay up to date with the most important recent court decisions and developments in homelessness case law.

Course summary

Keep up to date with important court decisions on homelessness applications from the last two years. Cases cover key topics including suitability and affordability of accommodation, intentional homelessness, priority need and repeat applications.

You’ll learn how decisions from the courts affect homeless applications, from local authority decision making to reviews and appeals.

Course information

Level: Intermediate and Advanced (Level 4)

Live webinar

  • Available for: Individuals, groups
  • Duration: Half day
  • CPD points: 3

Face to face training

  • Available for: Individuals, groups
  • Duration: One day
  • CPD points: 6

Individual bookings

DateDuration and timeDelivery and locationCost
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Tuesday 03 June 2025Half day 9:30am – 12:30pmWebinar£110+VAT | £100+VATBook
Wednesday 03 September 2025Half day 1:30pm – 4:30pmWebinar£110+VAT | £100+VATBook
Thursday 13 November 2025One day 10am – 4:30pmFace to face, London£190+VAT | £170+VATBook

Group bookings

You can book this course for groups.

Contact us about group bookings

What this course covers

Upcoming sessions are likely to include:

  • applications and interim accommodation - Ivory v Welwyn Hatfield BC

  • assessments and personalised housing plans - UO v Redbridge LBC

  • homelessness - R v RB of Windsor & Maidenhead

  • eligibility - Fertre v Vale of White Horse DC

  • intentionality - Kyle v Coventry CC

  • local connection - Hussaini v LB Islington

  • reviews and appeals - Idara v Southwark LBC

Who this training is for

You should have a good understanding of homelessness law and at least six months' experience in your role.

You might be a housing adviser, lawyer or work for a local authority in housing or homelessness.

Continuing Professional Development

Gain points towards your professional development from the CPD Certification Service with Shelter training and events.