Homelessness training series

This series is aimed at people working in frontline services who need to understand homelessness. It's suitable for people who are new to their role and those who want to refresh their knowledge.

Each session will focus on a specific homelessness topic, with a Q&A at the end and several polls throughout.

Sessions will be delivered online via Zoom. Each one can be booked for multiple people and there are a maximum of 100 places available per session.

You do not have to attend the whole series. You can sign up for individual sessions only.

Costs

each session costs £20 (plus VAT)
book 3 sessions for £50 (plus VAT)

Session topics and content

Session 1: making a homeless application

This session explores:

making a homeless application
who can apply as homeless
the duty of a local authority to accept a homeless application
the meaning of ‘homeless’ under the Housing (Scotland) Act 1987
the threshold for an application being taken and repeat applications
the right to temporary accommodation pending enquiries

The session will run on Thursday 23rd January 2025, from 11:00 to 12:00.

Session 2: homeless enquiries

This session explores:

homeless enquiries conducted by a local authority after a homeless application is accepted
intentionality
local connection

The session will run on Thursday 30th January 2025, from 11:00 to 12:00.

Session 3: homelessness decisions and reviews

This session explores:

notification of homeless decisions
the right to request a review of a homeless decision
judicial review

The session will run on Thursday 6th February 2025, from 11:00 to 12:00.

Dates

Our current series is full. Please email us at trainingscotland@shelter.org.uk to be added to the waiting list.

Homelessness training series

Costs

Session topics and content

Session 1: making a homeless application

Session 2: homeless enquiries

Session 3: homelessness decisions and reviews

Dates

Contact the training team

Booking terms and conditions