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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 07 November 2024Ninety minutes 10:30am – 12pmWebinarFree if eligibleBook
Wednesday 13 November 2024Ninety minutes 2:30pm – 4pmWebinarFree if eligibleBook
Wednesday 27 November 2024Ninety minutes 10:30am – 12pmWebinarFree if eligibleBook
Tuesday 03 December 2024Ninety minutes 10:30am – 12pmWebinarFree if eligibleBook
Tuesday 10 December 2024Ninety minutes 10am – 11:30amWebinarFree if eligibleBook
Thursday 09 January 2025Ninety minutes 10am – 11:30amWebinarFree if eligibleBook
Wednesday 22 January 2025Ninety minutes 2:30pm – 4pmWebinarFree if eligibleBook
Tuesday 11 February 2025Ninety minutes 10am – 11:30amWebinarFree if eligibleBook
Tuesday 25 February 2025Ninety minutes 2:30pm – 4pmWebinarFree if eligibleBook
Wednesday 05 March 2025Ninety minutes 2:30pm – 4pmWebinarFree if eligibleBook
Wednesday 19 March 2025Ninety minutes 10am – 11:30amWebinarFree if eligibleBook
Friday 28 March 2025Ninety 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.

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