Homelessness

This Forum is concerned with the statutory homelessness functions of local authorities. 

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This Forum is concerned with the statutory homelessness functions of local authorities. As such, it will mainly be concerned with Housing Options and homelessness prevention, the assessment and investigation of homeless presentations, the provision of temporary accommodation, the permanent rehousing of homeless households and supporting them to sustain their new homes. 

This community of practice is primarily for LA members. As a member, you can expect to have the opportunity to meet quarterly, access to a dedicated online discussion forum, data dashboards, guidance documents and other publications. 

Key Content

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Delivering Rapid Rehousing Transition Plans

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Using the full breadth of Housing Options to prevent homelessness

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Provision of ‘suitable’ temporary accommodation, meeting the Unsuitable Accommodation Order

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Sustainably rehousing homeless households in all tenures

Forthcoming Events

HM Forum – Housing Options Training Tookit

A short introduction on the background to the Toolkit and its content along with a demonstration of the main modules and examples of the content within the Toolkit.
26th Mar 2026

Publications and reports

Temporary Accommodation Return 2025/26

This template is for Local Authorities to provide us with the weekly cost of their temporary accommodation for 2025/26.

Homelessness Forum, March 2026, Report

Report of the proceedings of the March 2026 meeting of the Homelessness Forum

Integrated Prevention Pathways

Presentation by Aberdeen Cyrenians about their Ask and Act pilot prevention project

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