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We had a little problem on the website in the last few days, which affected users' ability to download free documents. You should now be able to download the free letters and forms for the Homelessness Reduction Act.
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A third batch of templates in relation to the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017. This time, a housing plan and forms for notifying the initial s.189A assessment.
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I've uploaded a second batch of letter templates for housing options officers in relation to the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017. This time dealing with negative s.184 decisions prior to the initial s.189A assessment.
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New letters are now available in the Resources section for implementing the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017. This first batch of letters concern 'first contact' and advising people who've asked for housing advice or applied as homeless.
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Just a quick post to confirm that the new statutory guidance is now available in pdf format.
Read PostThe Government has issued the statutory guidance that will apply from 3 April 2018 in England, when the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017 comes into force. Supporting regulations have also been issued which concern s.202 reviews, non-cooperation and referrals by public authorities.
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The Government has issued regulations which confirm that the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017 will come into force on Tuesday 3rd April.
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If you're preparing to implement the Homelessness Reduction Act it's worth taking some time to consider how your service communicates with homeless people. What do you want to achieve?
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