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Introduction to eligibility for homelessness assistance

Develop your understanding of when a person is eligible for homelessness assistance based on their nationality or immigration status.

Course summary

This course covers the key principles of eligibility after Brexit, as well as the rules that apply to British and Irish citizens, EEA nationals, non EEA nationals and their family members.

You’ll explore relevant legislation and case law with the opportunity to test your knowledge and understanding of eligibility rules.

Course information

Level: Introductory (Level 3)

Face to face training

  • Available for: Groups
  • Duration: Two days
  • CPD points: 12

Group bookings

You can book this course for groups.

Contact us about group bookings

What this course covers

This course covers:

  • lawful residence and eligibility

  • permanent right to reside

  • the EU settlement scheme

  • habitual residence test

  • right to rent

  • social services and housing

Rules for different groups

This course also covers the rights of:

  • British and Irish citizens

  • EEA nationals and their family members

  • non EEA nationals

  • Baumbast carers

What you'll learn

At the end of this training, you'll be able to:

  • understand the key principles of the eligibility regime, including the meaning of ‘persons subject to immigration control’

  • identify whether a client is eligible for homelessness assistance or social housing

  • provide initial advice on eligibility rules to British citizens, EEA nationals, non EEA nationals and their family members

  • provide initial advice on the eligibility of households with both eligible and ineligible members

  • signpost non eligible applicants for further help

Who this training is for

All housing advice and support workers including local authority housing officers and those working in housing and homelessness.

Highly recommended to new housing and homelessness advisers as well as more established advisers seeking to update their knowledge.

Continuing Professional Development

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

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