At the end of April this year, Wales introduced its own distinct way of dealing with homelessness. The Housing (Wales) Act 2014 created new duties for local authorities to help prevent homelessness for anyone who asks for help.

At the same time the Housing Act created other major changes in the rights of people facing homelessness, by removing automatic priority need for prison leavers, and allowing local authorities to discharge homelessness duties with an offer of private rented accommodation without the consent of the applicant. Agencies are being encouraged to work together for the benefit of applicants and to resolve conflicting approaches at an early stage. Independent advisers are being brought closer into some local authority teams, while social landlords have new legal duties to cooperate in the prevention of homelessness.

This Shelter Cymru one-day course will provide delegates with a clear basic overview of the new law and its implementation to date.

Who is it for?

Essential core training for advisors at the front line of implementing the new legislation and as an updater.

It is advised that delegates book for the Code of Guidance briefing for a full understanding of the recent changes.

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