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Guidance on determining whether an applicant has become homeless intentionally under homelessness legislation.
Statutory guidance on the provision of accommodation for 16 and 17 year old young people who may be homeless and/or require accommodation.
Consultation on the draft homelessness code of guidance document from government to local authorities.
Operating principles for commissioners and providers of night shelters for people experiencing rough sleeping.
This guidance provides information on COVID-19 in homelessness, domestic abuse refuge, respite room and asylum seeker accommodation settings.
Guidance on providing homelessness services to people who have experienced or are at risk of domestic violence or abuse.
Guidance on the categories of applicant who have a priority need for accommodation if they become homeless.
Guidance on the various ways in which housing authorities can secure suitable accommodation for applicants.
Guidance on procedural requirements related to homelessness applications and the notification of decisions.
Guidance on the initial assessments required to determine the duties owed to a person applying for homelessness assistance; personalised housing plans and the reasonable steps to be taken to prevent or relieve homelessness.
Guidance on housing authority duties and powers to secure accommodation for applicants; how they arise and are brought to an end, including under the main housing duty.
Guidance on housing authority duties to ensure that accommodation secured for homeless applicants is suitable.
Prospectus and application guidance for the Single Homelessness Accommodation Programme (SHAP).
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