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Simple terms explainer
When someone applies to the council for help because they are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless, the council must look at whether they need extra support to manage a home. This could include help with budgeting, understanding tenancy agreements, dealing with mental health issues, or learning how to live independently. The council carries out an assessment to understand what kind of support the person might need to keep their housing and avoid becoming homeless again. This duty helps people settle into their new home and stay there successfully.
Legal status
Statutory
Duty category
Housing
Duty type
Organisational
Social determinant of health
Social and community context
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