My Home Denbighshire Training
As part of the My Home Denbighshire project, Shelter Cymru is providing FREE training for people who live and work in Denbighshire to raise awareness of homelessness and the support available to those at risk.
Whether live in-person, elearning, or a series of bitesize videos, our training is packed with practical insights, covering key topics such as:
- Recognising early signs and triggers of homelessness
- Challenging common myths and misconceptions
- Understanding personal and structural causes
- Real-life case studies and missed opportunities
- Trauma-informed approaches and effective engagement
- Local authority homelessness duties
This training is completely free, but it is exclusively available to people who live or work in Denbighshire.
Whether you’re a professional, volunteer, or community member, these sessions will help you feel more confident in spotting the signs and taking action to support those at risk. If you work in ANY public facing role, this training will be invaluable.
Register now to access the training.
Select from the topics in the drop-down menu below to find the best course that fits your needs.
Topics and courses
Holding back homelessness: Responding to the triggers
Homelessness is complicated and does not occur in isolation but fighting homelessness can be as simple as making just one referral. It’s no secret that external factors drive inequality in finances, education, work and health and these inequalities can create a buildup of pressures that lead to a person losing their home. This training is designed to help you to identify the triggers and pressure points that could lead to homelessness.
Through the lens of lived experience this course will bust the myths around the causes of homelessness, present an honest picture of the real-life situations where a small intervention could have made a huge difference and give you the confidence and knowledge to recognise and react to the early signs that a person might be in a struggle that could eventually lead into homelessness.
This course will include:
• An exploration of the common myths of homelessness
• Case studies
• Pressure points and triggers for homelessness
• Signs to look for in certain situations and contexts
• Stories from people with lived experience of homelessness
• My Home Denbighshire and what we can do
• Further training opportunities
This course is for:
Frontline workers who come into contact with people on a daily basis, including (but not limited to): Teachers, GPs, health visitors, support workers, DWP job coaches, volunteer agencies, social services, youth workers, community leaders, police.
Length: Half day
Acting to prevent homelessness
Frontline workers are uniquely placed to spot and stop homelessness in its tracks at an early stage. Understanding the help available to people who are homeless or in housing need will give you the confidence to make appropriate and timely referrals into the services that are designed to prevent and alleviate the issues that lead to homelessness in your local area.
Fighting for home relies on an army of people who recognise the trigger points that can lead to homelessness and know what help is available. Being able to explain what your client can expect from the referrals that you make will be key to bringing them on side and helping them to take their first steps towards a safe and secure home.
This course will include:
- The meaning of homelessness under Housing (Wales) Act 2014
- Local Authority duty to assess homeless applicants
- Local Authority duty to provide interim accommodation
- Introduction to key services in your local area (including My Home Denbighshire)
- Referral routes into further support
This course is for:
Frontline workers who come into contact with people on a daily basis, including (but not limited to): Teachers, GPs, health visitors, support workers, DWP job coaches, volunteer agencies, social services, youth workers, community leaders, police.
Length: Half day
Holding Back Homelessness
These 5-15 minute pre-recorded sessions are packed with practical insights and cover key topics such as:
- Recognising early signs and triggers of homelessness
- Challenging common myths and misconceptions
- Understanding personal and structural causes
- Real-life case studies and missed opportunities
- Trauma-informed approaches and effective engagement
Acting to Prevent Homelessness
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Local Authority Homelessness Duties
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Finding Other Sources of Support
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My Home Denbighshire