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By referring individuals to us, public bodies can support our work to prevent and relieve homelessness. This is called Duty to Refer. Preserves users states across page requests. Preview: The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog, or Complete a task any time of day with your dedicated, personalised account, orComplete a task any time of day with your dedicated, personalised account, COVID-19 rapid testing (if you don’t have symptoms). 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Registers a unique ID that is used to generate statistical data on how the visitor uses the website. Essential cookie used for web server load balancing, Essential cookie for web server load balancing. Collects information on visitor behaviour on multiple websites. Duty to refer What is the 'Duty to refer'? Necessary cookies help make a website usable by enabling basic functions like page navigation and access to secure areas of the site. Preview: The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog, or Complete a task any time of day with your dedicated, personalised account, orComplete a task any time of day with your dedicated, personalised account, COVID-19 rapid testing (if you don’t have symptoms). As part of the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017, some public authorities in England have a duty to refer people they think are, or may become, homeless within 56 days to us. We use cookies which are small files downloaded to your computer, used to improve your site visit. Before making a referral please ensure the following: Help us with our plans to improve private renting, Complete the online survey and share your views. If the Local Authority you want to make a referral to is not on the list above, then please visit that Local Authorities website and search 'Duty to Refer' for details on how to make a referral. Statistic cookies help site owners understand how visitors interact with websites by collecting and reporting information anonymously. If possible, fully complete the form as this will assist us in dealing with the referral. Either way, this site won't work without it. We use cookies which are small files downloaded to your computer, used to improve your site visit. Once registered you will be able to submit referrals and also see when those referrals have been considered by the council you have sent them to. Personal housing plans 7. Some cookies are required to make the site work properly and other optional cookies help improve your experience on the site.We recommend keeping all cookies but you can manage your cookie preferences below. The duty to refer requires public authorities in England to notify a local housing authority, such as Southwark Council, of service users they think may be homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. 5. ... Great Yarmouth Borough Council would encourage you to speak to the Housing Options Team, on 01493 846140 before a referral is made. The legislation states that from October 2018 specified public authorities are required to notify the local authority of service users they consider may be currently homeless or threatened with homelessness within 56 days. The duty will help people access homeless services as early as possible to prevent or relieve homelessness. Either way, this site won't work without it. Child protection referral and assessment The referral assessment service receives referrals about children and their families who may require an assessment.