Introduction to Homelessness Law Online Training

There are so many myths about housing law that stop people getting housed - 'You don't have local connection!', 'You're intentionally homeless!', 'You're not in priority need!'

Often these myths are unwittingly perpetuated by professionals who set out to help people affected by homelessness, and yet homelessness law is the single most powerful tool available to get people housed in safe, suitable housing, and to maximise their choice throughout the process.

This training has been designed to equip professionals who support people who are rough sleeping, sofa surfing, at risk of domestic abuse, or who cannot afford their home, so that they can get quickly housed, using a working understanding or priority need, intentional homelessness, local connection and the legal definition of homelessness itself.

On completion of this course you will have:

- An awareness and basic understanding of Homelessness Legislation.
- An understanding of the legal definitions of homelessness, priority need, intentional homelessness and local connection.
- The information needed to know when a homeless application is appropriate.
- A practical understanding of how to help someone make a strong application for housing assistance.
- An awareness of other statutory help relevant to homeless people.

Discounts are available for block-booking - email us on training@hbpconsultancy.co.uk to find out more.

This training course covers English Law only.