- Home \
- Training \
- The role of housing benefit in supported exempt accommodation
The role of housing benefit in supported exempt accommodation
Event summary
This two half-day event offers a structured, up to date overview of how Housing Benefit applies to Supported Exempt Accommodation and why it remains one of the most complex and high-risk areas for local authorities in 2025. It will cover key rules, recent changes and practical considerations for managing claims, provider risk and local oversight in the current climate.
This is one event run over two half days:
Day One - 17 September 09:30 - 13:00
Day Two - 24 September 09:30 - 13:00
Date
Starts:
17 Sep 2025 09:30
Ends:
24 Sep 2025 13:00
Location
online
Standard price
£280.00 excl VAT
Network Member Price
£230.00 excl VAT
Book now
About this event
Who should attend?
All delegates are expected to attend both sessions.
This event is suitable for any local authority staff involved in the delivery of Housing Benefit services for those residents in supported or temporary accommodation. It may particularly be helpful to those with responsibilities linked to decision making, local delivery or the future of supported housing provision.
How will you benefit from attending?
Delegates will:
- Be updated on how Housing Benefit applies to Supported Exempt Accommodation in 2025
- Understand the ongoing responsibilities of local authorities following the Supported Housing (Regulatory Oversight) Act 2023 and Universal Credit reforms
- Recognise the financial administrative impact of claims
- Be aware of the legislation and caselaw shaping decision making, including the importance of provider status and support evidence
- Understand the local implications of commissioning, rent restriction and oversight requirements
- Be able to reflect on whether internal arrangements and controls remain fit for purpose under the latest guidance
CPD hours
This carries six CPD hours.
Speaker - Christina Ward, Benefits Network Advisor
Christina officially joined CIPFA on 31 March 2025, bringing several years experience in welfare rights and benefits advisory. She has worked across a wide range of sectors- including Citizens Advice, Local authorities, housing associations and welfare to work programmes.