This workshop is designed to help advisers, support workers, and community organisations assist people living in unsuitable temporary accommodation, particularly by guiding them through the process of requesting a suitability assessment. Providing clear, well‑structured evidence can make a significant difference to whether a local authority accepts that a placement is unsuitable and offers more appropriate accommodation.
Participants will learn how to:
- Understand what counts as temporary accommodation
- Identify the key suitability factors local authorities must consider, including location, affordability, household needs, and safety.
- Navigate the routes to challenge unsuitable accommodation, both interim and longer‑term.
- Draft an effective suitability review request, using real‑life case studies to build confidence and practical skills.
