Homelessness: an introduction

Ideal for anyone new to working in the homelessness sector, or for those who are looking to improve their awareness of homelessness.

By Homeless Link

Date and time

Wed, 14 May 2025 01:30 - 08:00 PDT

Location

Online

Refund Policy

Contact the organiser to request a refund.

About this event

  • Event lasts 6 hours 30 minutes

Who is this course for?

Ideal for anyone new to working in the homelessness sector, or for those who are looking to improve their awareness of homelessness.

What will you learn?

  • An understanding of why people become homeless
  • A short overview of housing law & homelessness
  • Context, facts and figures about homeless people and rough sleeping
  • The government’s response to rough sleeping
  • How homelessness affects different groups
  • An awareness of the principal health issues for people experiencing homelessness
  • Services that support people who are homeless
  • Useful approaches for supporting people who are homeless

Duration

9.30am-4.00pm

Sessions are not recorded. Slides will be sent electronically.

Bookings

Bookings can be made via Eventbrite.

If you are booking training places for 3 or more people an invoice can be raised, please email Lana.Newby@homelesslink.org.uk with the names and email addresses of the delegates you wish to book.

Cancellation policy

Please find our cancellation policy for public online delivered training here

Bookings for larger groups

This course is also available to be booked for staff teams of up to 20 people, to be delivered online "in-house" in live interactive sessions on dates to suit your organisation. This course can booked to be delivered in-person (subject to government advice).

Please contact James.Cuming@homelesslink.org.uk or telephone James on 07375 042 815 for more information. Prices are from £1,040 for up to 20 staff members.

Organised by

Homeless Link is the national membership charity for organisations working directly with people who become homeless in England.

We work to make services better and campaign for policy change that will help end homelessness.

£131 – £173