The research contributes fresh insights to inform early intervention and public legal education strategies to support access to justice for marginalised communities. It highlights the important role of trusted intermediaries – local organisations that people already go to for help – in supporting...

This workshop will help you build the legal knowledge and capacity to use the Domestic Abuse Act 2021 to secure safe accommodation for survivors of domestic abuse. We will look at the main provisions of the Act, particularly: updated definition of domestic abuse, the limitations of the Act...

This training will help you gain a better understanding of the child protection process. We will cover: reasons why children’s services get involved, child protection process and timeframes, key agencies involved in safeguarding of children in England, and strategies needed to positively engage with...

This training will help you: understand what is PIP and who is it for, learn how to fill in an application, learn how to deal with assessments, understand how to challenge unfavourable decisions (reconsiderations and appeals), and learn about relevant tools and resources.

This workshop will help you support people with homelessness applications, particularly with effective vulnerability letters. These letters can make the difference in determining whether the person applying is entitled to suitable housing - whether in the private rented sector or social housing. The...

This workshop focuses on the use of strategic litigation for dealing with housing problems. We will look at: the definition of strategic litigation, the sorts of cases where strategic litigation can be used, the process for pursuing a case through strategic litigation, and important timelines...

In this training, you will: learn what information and evidence is needed to make a claim for benefits, understand the process of appealing a benefit sanction, develop the soft skills needed to engage with the benefits system, and test your knowledge and skills in a series of exercises.

This course is comprised of the following four workshops: Tenancies and other housing arrangements (2hr) Benefits and housing (2hr) Dealing with poor housing conditions (2hr) How to deal with a Section 21 eviction notice (2hr) Each workshop is two hours long and the workshops can be delivered once a...

This training deals with practical legal questions around disrepair. You will learn about: the basic rights and responsibilities of landlords and tenants in relation to disrepair, possible courses of action for dealing with disrepair problems, and sources of support when dealing with disrepair...