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How to establish local connection

Learn how an applicant can establish a local connection in a homeless application, through residence, employment, family, or other special circumstances.

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.

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Course information

Level: Entry (Level 1)

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
Thursday 26 March 2026Ninety minutes 2:30pm – 4pmWebinarFree if eligibleFully booked
Thursday 30 April 2026Ninety minutes 10am – 11:30amWebinarFree if eligibleBook
Wednesday 13 May 2026Ninety minutes 2:30pm – 4pmWebinarFree if eligibleBook
Tuesday 26 May 2026Ninety minutes 10:30am – 12pmWebinarFree if eligibleBook
Monday 08 June 2026Ninety minutes 2:30pm – 4pmWebinarFree if eligibleBook
Thursday 18 June 2026Ninety minutes 10:30am – 12pmWebinarFree if eligibleBook
Monday 29 June 2026Ninety minutes 10:30am – 12pmWebinarFree if eligibleBook
Friday 03 July 2026Ninety minutes 2pm – 3:30pmWebinarFree if eligibleBook
Thursday 16 July 2026Ninety minutes 10:30am – 12pmWebinarFree if eligibleBook
Thursday 30 July 2026Ninety minutes 2:30pm – 4pmWebinarFree if eligibleBook
Wednesday 12 August 2026Ninety minutes 10am – 11:30amWebinarFree if eligibleBook
Monday 24 August 2026Ninety minutes 2:30pm – 4pmWebinarFree if eligibleBook
Tuesday 08 September 2026Ninety minutes 10am – 11:30amWebinarFree if eligibleBook
Monday 21 September 2026Ninety minutes 2pm – 3:30pmWebinarFree if eligibleBook

What this webinar covers

This course includes:

  • who has a local connection

  • how a homeless applicant can establish a local connection

  • the legal framework and guidance on local connection

  • why local connection is important during the homelessness application process

Who this training is for

You don't need any prior knowledge of homelessness application local connection rules for this course.

You might work as an adviser or for a local authority in housing or homelessness. This course is also suitable if you don't specialise in housing but need to know the basics for your role.

Continuing Professional Development

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