Homelessness Reduction Act 2017
The Homelessness Reduction Act will soon come into force. The act will place new legal duties on English councils so...
Housing and support
What to do if your client is facing destitution, eviction or dispersal and details on applying for benefits and social services support or safe house accommodation.
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Accommodation and support under the NRM
Presentation on accommodation and support under the NRM A presentation of the main legal provisions and guidance that ensure victims of trafficking... -
The legal framework
The UK is required to provide support and assistance to victims of trafficking. The legal framework for providing this support is made... -
Accommodation for asylum seekers
The Immigration and Asylum Act 1999 makes provision for accommodation and support to be provided to destitute asylum seekers and... -
Homelessness
Eligibility for homelessness assistance is tied to the person’s immigration status. The law around eligibility for homelessness assistance is complicated... -
Process for homelessness assistance
Step 1: Application Applications for homelessness assistance can be made to any local authority. Local authorities generally publish details on... -
Local authority support
Local authorities may have a duty to accommodate those who are not eligible for homelessness assistance or Home Office support under... -
Housing and support blogs (for lawyers)
VITA Network has launched! by Dr Rosie Riley BSc MBChB, VITA Network Modern slavery and trafficking risks serious harm to...