Immigration status and eligibility for housing
Learn about the links between the UK immigration system and housing rights.
Course summary
This course covers how a person’s immigration status affects their eligibility for housing assistance, including local authority homelessness help and access to social housing.
Course information
Level: Intermediate and Advanced (Level 4)
Live webinar
- Available for: Individuals, groups
- Duration: Half day
- Cost: £105+VAT | £95+VAT
- CPD points: 3
Face to face training
- Available for: Individuals, groups
- Duration: One day
- Cost: £180+VAT | £160+VAT
- CPD points: 6
Individual bookings
| Date | Duration and time | Delivery and location | Cost Eligibility and discounts | Book Booking guidance |
| Tuesday 04 June 2024 | One day 10am – 4:30pm | Face to face, London | £180+VAT | £160+VAT | Book |
| Wednesday 19 June 2024 | Half day 9:30am – 12:30pm | Webinar | £105+VAT | £95+VAT | Book |
| Wednesday 04 September 2024 | Half day 10am – 1pm | Webinar | £105+VAT | £95+VAT | Book |
| Thursday 12 September 2024 | One day 10am – 4:30pm | Face to face, London | £180+VAT | £160+VAT | Book |
| Thursday 17 October 2024 | Half day 2pm – 5pm | Webinar | £105+VAT | £95+VAT | Book |
| Wednesday 27 November 2024 | Half day 9:30am – 12:30pm | Webinar | £105+VAT | £95+VAT | Book |
| Tuesday 03 December 2024 | One day 10am – 4:30pm | Face to face, London | £180+VAT | £160+VAT | Book |
Group bookings
You can book this course for groups of five or more people.
Contact us about group bookingsWhat this course covers
Face to face and webinar training includes:
an update on relevant legislation, including the EU Settlement Scheme
an outline of EEA nationals’ rights to reside, including derivative rights
the rights of family members of EEA nationals
the rights of people subject to immigration control
the case of SSWP v AT [2023] EWCA Civ 1307, on the entitlement of a person with pre-settled status to apply for universal credit, despite not meeting the usual eligibility criteria
At the end of this training, you'll be able to recognise the rules for determining eligibility for housing assistance under the Housing Act 1996.
Face to face training
Face to face training also covers:
an outline of alternative sources of support for people from abroad
a more detailed examination of rights to reside
the case of R (PA & Anor) v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2023] EWHC 2476 (Admin) on the Home Office discretionary power to lift an NRPF condition
Who this training is for
You should already be familiar with the eligibility rules which apply to homelessness and housing allocations applications.
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.
