Migrant Homelessness Training and Resources

Shelter Training

Praxis has partnered with Shelter to produce a range short e-learning courses. The courses are fully funded by the MHCLG and so are free to access for staff and volunteers.  You can complete as many courses as you like, whenever you want.  Courses include:

  • No Recourse to Public Funds

  • Overview of immigration and public funds

  • Supporting people ineligible for assistance

  • Identifying immigration status

  • Introduction to the habitual residence test

  • Key terminology and the Homelessness Code of Guidance

  • EU migrants' rights – pre-settled status

  • EU migrants' rights – settled status

  • Habitual residence

  • Identifying immigration status for frontline staff

You will need to register for a Shelter training portal account to access courses. Visit the How to Book page to get started.

‍Training for organisations supporting homeless migrants in London

Praxis works in partnership with Homeless Link to provide regular online training sessions and bitesize eLearning funded by the Mayor of London for organisations supporting those experiencing homelessness for immigration-related reasons. 

See the latest training sessions and resources here

Training to meet your needs

Praxis training is based on our experience of working with homeless migrants over many years.  We have delivered training to a range of organisations including Crisis, the West Midlands Combined Authority, Little Village, Ark Housing and Hastings, Eastbourne, Lewes, Rother & Wealden Councils.  Training can be tailored to meet your needs.  If you would like more information on what Praxis can deliver for your organisation, get in touch.

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Migrant Homelessness Resources

You may find the following resources useful when supporting migrants experiencing homelessness: