Shelter for Professionals

A guide for advisers on how to help someone in a financial crisis, in rent or mortgage arrears or in need of other financial support. https://lnkd.in/eGscxygT

🎟 This interactive event examines the definition of housing status and provides an overview of why it’s important to identify a person’s housing status. Includes a presentation, group discussion and Q&A session.

In the last year, there was a 24% increase in the number of households in homelessness temporary accommodation due to domestic abuse. And 16,180 children were homeless and living in temporary accommodation because of domestic abuse. This is because there is a lack of safe housing options for survivors and their families. https://lnkd.in/eKwpAVE6

This new page covers when a social housing tenant can take part in a mutual exchange by assigning their tenancy to another tenant. https://lnkd.in/eFPQi8XR

📢 This month's housing law round-up covers the following and more ... ◾️ Varying an improvement notice ◾️ Suitability of accommodation offered to intentionally homeless applicant ◾️ Gypsies and travellers accommodation ◾️ Leasehold reform ◾️ Shelter report on social housing demands https://lnkd.in/ev8YSu8d

The government has published new figures revealing the amount being spent by local councils on temporary accommodation for homeless households in England in 2023/24. https://lnkd.in/e4NuM22E

Homeless Link are hosting a free reflective session for people working in rough sleeping outreach services on trauma-informed support on the 10 September. Register for your free place. https://lnkd.in/ebYGtr2h

"Make no mistake, a social home is and should be a life-long, respected housing option, including for the children of tenants through succession rights." Sam Bloomer, Policy Officer at Shelter explains how the Right to Buy has led to a loss of 260,000 social rent homes.

🎟 Our young people and homelessness event is fast approaching. Reserve your spot now to join peers from Citizens Advice, local authorities, and the voluntary sector. Gain valuable insights into youth homelessness and best practices from panels led by Centrepoint and MHCLG. Don't miss out—secure your ticket today! Centrepoint, Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government https://lnkd.in/e8y9pceX

💡 Join us for this event to gain the knowledge and tools you'll need as housing staff to play a critical role in the reduction and prevention of violence against women and girls (VAWG). We have three experts facilitating: Dr Kelly Henderson, Davina James-Hanman and Dr Caroline Paskell. There will be opportunities to engage in discussion, and share ideas on good practice and strategies to improve outcomes for victims. Dr Kelly Henderson CIHCM, Davina James-Hanman, Caroline Paskell