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Understanding homelessness vulnerability

Get an overview of when a homelessness applicant is considered vulnerable and when they have a priority need.

Who can join this free webinar

This webinar is available free to eligible organisations only.

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

Find out more about how our work is funded.

Course information

Level: Fundamental (Level 2)

Live webinar

  • Available for: Individuals, groups
  • Duration: Ninety minutes
  • CPD points: 1.5

Group bookings

You can book this course for groups.

Contact us about group bookings

Individual bookings

DateDuration and timeDelivery and locationCost
Eligibility and discounts		Book
Booking guidance
Monday 13 July 2026Ninety minutes 2:30pm – 4pmWebinarFree if eligibleFully booked
Tuesday 21 July 2026Ninety minutes 10:30am – 12pmWebinarFree if eligibleBook
Thursday 23 July 2026Ninety minutes 2pm – 3:30pmWebinarFree if eligibleBook
Monday 03 August 2026Ninety minutes 10am – 11:30amWebinarFree if eligibleBook
Wednesday 05 August 2026Ninety minutes 2pm – 3:30pmWebinarFree if eligibleBook
Thursday 03 September 2026Ninety minutes 10:30am – 12pmWebinarFree if eligibleBook
Friday 11 September 2026Ninety minutes 2pm – 3:30pmWebinarFree if eligibleBook
Friday 25 September 2026Ninety minutes 2:30pm – 4pmWebinarFree if eligibleBook
Friday 02 October 2026Ninety minutes 2:30pm – 4pmWebinarFree if eligibleBook
Thursday 08 October 2026Ninety minutes 10:30am – 12pmWebinarFree if eligibleBook
Monday 12 October 2026Ninety minutes 2pm – 3:30pmWebinarFree if eligibleBook
Thursday 29 October 2026Ninety minutes 10:30am – 12pmWebinarFree if eligibleBook
Friday 06 November 2026Ninety minutes 10am – 11:30amWebinarFree if eligibleBook
Tuesday 10 November 2026Ninety minutes 2pm – 3:30pmWebinarFree if eligibleBook
Monday 16 November 2026Ninety minutes 10:30am – 12pmWebinarFree if eligibleBook
Wednesday 25 November 2026Ninety minutes 10am – 11:30amWebinarFree if eligibleBook
Tuesday 01 December 2026Ninety minutes 2pm – 3:30pmWebinarFree if eligibleBook
Wednesday 09 December 2026Ninety minutes 2:30pm – 4pmWebinarFree if eligibleBook
Friday 18 December 2026Ninety minutes 10am – 11:30amWebinarFree if eligibleBook
Monday 11 January 2027Ninety minutes 2pm – 3:30pmWebinarFree if eligibleBook
Tuesday 12 January 2027Ninety minutes 10:30am – 12pmWebinarFree if eligibleBook
Monday 18 January 2027Ninety minutes 2pm – 3:30pmWebinarFree if eligibleBook
Friday 29 January 2027Ninety minutes 2:30pm – 4pmWebinarFree if eligibleBook
Wednesday 03 February 2027Ninety minutes 10am – 11:30amWebinarFree if eligibleBook
Tuesday 16 February 2027Ninety minutes 2:30pm – 4pmWebinarFree if eligibleBook
Thursday 18 February 2027Ninety minutes 2:30pm – 4pmWebinarFree if eligibleBook
Wednesday 24 February 2027Ninety minutes 10am – 11:30amWebinarFree if eligibleBook
Tuesday 02 March 2027Ninety minutes 2:30pm – 4pmWebinarFree if eligibleBook
Wednesday 10 March 2027Ninety minutes 10am – 11:30amWebinarFree if eligibleBook
Thursday 25 March 2027Ninety minutes 2pm – 3:30pmWebinarFree if eligibleBook

What this webinar covers

This course covers:

  • when a homeless applicant has a priority need

  • what makes a person vulnerable

  • local authority decision making processes and the public sector equality duty

  • relevant case law

Who this training is for

You should already be familiar with the law on homelessness applications for this course.

You might work as an adviser, caseworker or 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.