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Understanding and supporting homeless women

Learn about the causes of homelessness in women, the risks involved, and how to provide support.

Course summary

This course covers the causes of homelessness for women, the risks for women who are rough sleeping and its impact on mental health.

You’ll learn useful strategies to identify and support women to access homelessness services and find suitable accommodation.

Course information

Level: Introductory (Level 3)

Live webinar

  • Available for: Groups
  • Duration: Two hours
  • Cost: £95+VAT | £80+VAT
  • CPD points: 2

Group bookings

You can book this course for groups of five or more people.

Contact us about group bookings

What this course covers

This course includes:

  • the causes of homelessness for women

  • the risks for women who are rough sleeping

  • the mental health impact of homelessness on women

  • how homeless women can be supported to access homelessness services and find suitable accommodation

At the end of this training, you'll be able to support homeless women to access services and find suitable accommodation.

Who this training is for

You don't need any prior knowledge before attending this course.

You might work for a local authority homelessness team or as an adviser or caseworker offering support to homeless women.

Continuing Professional Development

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

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