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
Individual bookings
| Date | Duration and time | Delivery and location | Cost Eligibility and discounts | Book Booking guidance |
| Wednesday 12 March 2025 | Ninety minutes 2:30pm – 4pm | Webinar | Free if eligible | Fully booked |
| Tuesday 25 March 2025 | Ninety minutes 2:30pm – 4pm | Webinar | Free if eligible | Fully booked |
| Wednesday 02 April 2025 | Ninety minutes 10:30am – 12pm | Webinar | Free if eligible | Book |
| Tuesday 29 April 2025 | Ninety minutes 2pm – 3:30pm | Webinar | Free if eligible | Book |
| Thursday 08 May 2025 | Ninety minutes 10am – 11:30am | Webinar | Free if eligible | Book |
| Friday 23 May 2025 | Ninety minutes 2:30pm – 4pm | Webinar | Free if eligible | Book |
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.
