Introduction to eligibility for housing assistance
Get an overview of housing and homelessness eligibility rules for British nationals, EEA nationals, or people from outside the UK or EEA.
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 |
Tuesday 12 November 2024 | Ninety minutes 2:30pm – 4pm | Webinar | Free if eligible | Fully booked |
Monday 18 November 2024 | Ninety minutes 2pm – 3:30pm | Webinar | Free if eligible | Fully booked |
Monday 25 November 2024 | Ninety minutes 10:30am – 12pm | Webinar | Free if eligible | Fully booked |
Tuesday 03 December 2024 | Ninety minutes 2pm – 3:30pm | Webinar | Free if eligible | Fully booked |
Tuesday 17 December 2024 | Ninety minutes 10:30am – 12pm | Webinar | Free if eligible | Fully booked |
Monday 06 January 2025 | Ninety minutes 10am – 11:30am | Webinar | Free if eligible | Book |
Wednesday 22 January 2025 | Ninety minutes 10am – 11:30am | Webinar | Free if eligible | Book |
Tuesday 04 February 2025 | Ninety minutes 2pm – 3:30pm | Webinar | Free if eligible | Book |
Wednesday 12 February 2025 | Ninety minutes 10am – 11:30am | Webinar | Free if eligible | Book |
Friday 21 February 2025 | Ninety minutes 10am – 11:30am | Webinar | Free if eligible | Book |
Tuesday 04 March 2025 | Ninety minutes 11am – 12:30pm | Webinar | Free if eligible | Book |
Friday 14 March 2025 | Ninety minutes 10am – 11:30am | Webinar | Free if eligible | Book |
Thursday 27 March 2025 | Ninety minutes 10am – 11:30am | Webinar | Free if eligible | Book |
What this webinar covers
This course includes:
the legal framework that regulates rights to social housing and homelessness assistance
who is and who is not subject to immigration control
what is the habitual residence test and how it works
an outline of eligibility for EEA nationals
Who this training is for
You don't need any prior knowledge of eligibility in homelessness applications for this course.
You might work as 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.
Continuing Professional Development
Gain points towards your professional development from the CPD Certification Service with Shelter training and events.