Seminar
Training/Advice
Workshop
Event
Housing & Older people
Housing Rights
To coincide with international day for older people we are offering a one day course focused solely on this group and their housing options and rights.
Northern Ireland like many other jurisdictions has an increasing number of older people facing particular housing issues.
In particular the course will examine:
- The range of housing options in Northern Ireland available for older people
- Homelessness & accessing supported/sheltered accommodation
- The role of NIHE/Social Services
- Accessing maintaining and paying for private rented accommodation
- Accessing maintaining and paying for social housing for older people including a look at sole and joint tenancies
Outcome of course:
Advisors are going to be better equipped to advise older people on their housing options, who can help – the trust vs the NIHE
Who should attend:
- Advisors who work with older people
- Floating support
- Housing advisors
Why shoud they attend:
To increase on knowledge on housing specifically for older people
Sector:
- Advice services
- Community development
- Community relations
- Education/training
- Housing and homelessness
- Volunteer development
Date and Time
- -
Location
Housing Rights, The Skainos Centre, 239 Newtownards Road
Belfast
BT4 1AF
United Kingdom
Housing & Older people
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