Homelessness Reduction Bill to receive Royal Assent - and an example of why it's needed
The Homelessness Reduction Bill is to receive Royal Assent shortly. Also, a summary of a critical Ombudsman report in a case of repeated gatekeeping.
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Fresource Friday: Letters for requesting, approving & refusing accommodation pending a homeless review
Do you often request temporary accommodation for homeless clients pending the outcome of a homeless review? Or do you work for a homeless team and respond to such requests? If so this week's free documents should be useful.
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Fresource Friday: a housing plan for homeless applicants
When the Homelessness Reduction Bill becomes law councils will have to provide every homeless applicant with a housing plan. Start preparing now by giving this plan to applicants, to confirm what action they need to take to find accommodation.
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Fresource Friday: Protection of Belongings letters
Create an account if you work for a council or housing association in England or Wales, and download protection of belongings letters for free.
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The duty to protect homeless persons' belongings
When must a council protect homeless applicants’ personal possessions? What are some of the common problems faced by homeless teams when administering this duty?
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Fresource Friday: guide to homeless application review and appeal rights
Improve the information you publish about the homeless review process with my free guide. Suitable for a webpage or booklet.
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Fresource Friday: a guide to homelessness duties
A free guide to the duties owed by Welsh councils to homeless people. With links to template letters and documents that can be used to administer homeless applications.
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Dispatched to the sharp end
Reflections on Channel 4's Dispatches documentary about homelessness gatekeeping, and some of the questions it raises.
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