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Understanding suitability of accommodation

Get an overview of the rules on suitability of accommodation provided under a homeless application.

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
Monday 20 July 2026Ninety minutes 10:30am – 12pmWebinarFree if eligibleFully booked
Monday 20 July 2026Ninety minutes 2:30pm – 4pmWebinarFree if eligibleFully booked
Tuesday 28 July 2026Ninety minutes 10:30am – 12pmWebinarFree if eligibleBook
Thursday 06 August 2026Ninety minutes 10am – 11:30amWebinarFree if eligibleBook
Friday 28 August 2026Ninety minutes 10am – 11:30amWebinarFree if eligibleBook
Wednesday 16 September 2026Ninety minutes 2:30pm – 4pmWebinarFree if eligibleBook
Thursday 08 October 2026Ninety minutes 2:30pm – 4pmWebinarFree if eligibleBook
Monday 12 October 2026Ninety minutes 10am – 11:30amWebinarFree if eligibleBook
Friday 23 October 2026Ninety minutes 2:30pm – 4pmWebinarFree if eligibleBook
Monday 09 November 2026Ninety minutes 2pm – 3:30pmWebinarFree if eligibleBook
Tuesday 17 November 2026Ninety minutes 2:30pm – 4pmWebinarFree if eligibleBook
Friday 27 November 2026Ninety minutes 10am – 11:30amWebinarFree if eligibleBook
Wednesday 02 December 2026Ninety minutes 10:30am – 12pmWebinarFree if eligibleBook
Tuesday 15 December 2026Ninety minutes 2:30pm – 4pmWebinarFree if eligibleBook
Thursday 07 January 2027Ninety minutes 10:30am – 12pmWebinarFree if eligibleBook
Wednesday 13 January 2027Ninety minutes 2:30pm – 4pmWebinarFree if eligibleBook
Tuesday 26 January 2027Ninety minutes 10:30am – 12pmWebinarFree if eligibleBook
Thursday 04 February 2027Ninety minutes 10am – 11:30amWebinarFree if eligibleBook
Monday 08 February 2027Ninety minutes 10am – 11:30amWebinarFree if eligibleBook
Tuesday 23 February 2027Ninety minutes 2:30pm – 4pmWebinarFree if eligibleBook
Monday 08 March 2027Ninety minutes 10am – 11:30amWebinarFree if eligibleBook
Tuesday 16 March 2027Ninety minutes 2:30pm – 4pmWebinarFree if eligibleBook

What this course covers

This course includes:

  • when accommodation is considered suitable and unsuitable

  • the legal context of suitability

  • the factors to be considered when assessing suitability

  • relevant case law on suitability

Who this training is for

You'll need some prior knowledge of homelessness law for this course.

You might be an adviser, solicitor or work 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.