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Local connection referrals

Learn about local connection referrals, including when and how a local authority can refer a homelessness applicant to another area.

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.

Find out more about how our work is funded.

Course information

Level: Fundamental (Level 2)

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 06 August 2026Ninety minutes 2pm – 3:30pmWebinarFree if eligibleBook
Monday 24 August 2026Ninety minutes 10am – 11:30amWebinarFree if eligibleBook
Tuesday 15 September 2026Ninety minutes 2:30pm – 4pmWebinarFree if eligibleBook
Tuesday 06 October 2026Ninety minutes 2:30pm – 4pmWebinarFree if eligibleBook
Thursday 15 October 2026Ninety minutes 10am – 11:30amWebinarFree if eligibleBook
Wednesday 21 October 2026Ninety minutes 10am – 11:30amWebinarFree if eligibleBook
Monday 02 November 2026Ninety minutes 2:30pm – 4pmWebinarFree if eligibleBook
Tuesday 17 November 2026Ninety minutes 10:30am – 12pmWebinarFree if eligibleBook
Wednesday 09 December 2026Ninety minutes 10:30am – 12pmWebinarFree if eligibleBook
Wednesday 06 January 2027Ninety minutes 10:30am – 12pmWebinarFree if eligibleBook
Friday 22 January 2027Ninety minutes 2pm – 3:30pmWebinarFree if eligibleBook
Tuesday 02 February 2027Ninety minutes 2pm – 3:30pmWebinarFree if eligibleBook
Tuesday 09 February 2027Ninety minutes 2:30pm – 4pmWebinarFree if eligibleBook
Wednesday 24 February 2027Ninety minutes 10:30am – 12pmWebinarFree if eligibleBook
Monday 08 March 2027Ninety minutes 2:30pm – 4pmWebinarFree if eligibleBook

What this webinar covers

This course includes:

  • how a local authority can refer a homeless applicant to another authority

  • Local Government Association guidelines on resolving disputes between authorities

  • how an applicant can challenge a local connection referral

Who this training is for

You should already have a good understanding of homelessness law for this course.

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.