Rejected petition Require all councils to complete needs-based assessments in homelessness cases.
Require all local authorities in England to complete and record a needs-based assessment for households presenting as homeless, including disability-related disadvantage, children’s needs, communication needs, and reasonable adjustments, before and during key accommodation and support decisions.
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Families facing homelessness are often in crisis. Many are also managing disability, trauma, mental health issues, or children with additional needs. Without a mandatory needs-based assessment, councils can rely on assumptions and behaviour labels, leading to unsafe or unfair decisions. We want the Government to require councils to complete and record a needs-based assessment and adjustment plan in homelessness services, with review points, clear written communication, and accountability.
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Councils are already required to complete assessments of applicants who are homeless or at risk of homelessness: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/homelessness-code-of-guidance-for-local-authorities/overview-of-the-homelessness-legislation
You could submit a new petition setting out clearly how you would change these assessments.
You may find the following resources helpful:
https://england.shelter.org.uk/get_help
https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/housing/homeless-help/homelessness/applying-for-homeless-help/
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