This webinar series offers practical guidance and expert insight into the challenges faced by the Ukrainian migrants and advisers navigating the UK immigration and housing landscape. Each session explores current issues, common pitfalls, and emerging trends, providing attendees with actionable knowledge to support clients effectively, manage risk, and navigate complex systems with confidence.
Whether you are an adviser, caseworker, local authority officer, or charity professional, these webinars deliver practical tools, peer learning, and up-to-date information relevant to your work supporting migrants in the UK.
We warmly invite you to join us for these informative and interactive sessions, connect with peers, and strengthen your knowledge and practice in this evolving area. Secure your place and be part of the conversation.
These webinars are free to attend thanks to the support of the Greater London Authority.
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📅 Immigration Status and Access to Public Funds: Pitfalls and Grey Areas in Current Immigration Options
Date: 23 February 2026
Time: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM (UK Time)
Location: Online
Description
This webinar explores the complex relationship between immigration status and access to public funds in the UK. It highlights common pitfalls, legal grey areas, and practical challenges faced by migrants and advisers under current immigration routes.
Participants will gain a clearer understanding of how different statuses affect entitlement to benefits, housing, and support services — and how to manage risk, compliance, and client expectations effectively.
Webinar Content (Key Topics)
Overview of immigration statuses and their impact on access to public funds
Grey areas in eligibility for benefits, housing, and local authority support
Risks and consequences of incorrect benefit claims
Switching routes, extensions, and how status changes affect entitlements
Case studies: real-life examples of common pitfalls
Q&A session
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📅 Ukrainians in the UK: Short-Term and Long-Term Future – Current Overview and Peer Learning Discussion
Date: 2 March 2026
Time: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM (UK Time)
Location: Online
Description
Since the introduction of the Ukraine visa schemes, Ukrainian households arriving in the UK have faced a constantly evolving landscape of entitlements, accommodation options, and pathways toward longer-term stability.
This webinar provides a current overview of the legal and practical framework affecting Ukrainians in the UK, alongside emerging trends and real-world challenges. The session will also include a peer learning discussion to share experiences, best practice, and practical solutions.
Designed for housing advisers, welfare advisers, local authority officers, caseworkers, and charity and community organizations supporting Ukrainian households.
Webinar Content (Key Topics)
Overview of Ukraine visa schemes and current immigration position
Access to benefits, housing, and local authority support
Challenges in moving from short-term schemes to longer-term stability
Accommodation transitions and homelessness risks
Policy developments and emerging trends
Peer discussion: shared experiences and practical approaches
Q&A session
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📅 Ukrainians in the UK: Housing Stability and the Most Common Barriers in Accessing the Private Rental Market
Date: 4 March 2026
Time: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM (UK Time)
Location: Online
Description
This webinar explores the key housing challenges faced by Ukrainian arrivals seeking long-term accommodation in England. It examines the most common barriers encountered in the private rented sector, including limited support networks, unfamiliarity with the UK housing system, and the level of digital and administrative literacy required to engage effectively with local rental markets.
The session will also address issues arising when individuals approach local authorities for housing assistance, highlighting how statutory duties, eligibility rules, and practical constraints shape the support offered.
By the end of the webinar, participants will have a clearer understanding of the risk factors affecting housing stability, compliance considerations for advisers and support workers, and best-practice approaches for managing client expectations in housing-related cases.
Webinar Content (Key Topics)
Overview of housing pathways for Ukrainian arrivals
Barriers to accessing the private rented sector
Digital, financial, and administrative challenges
Local authority duties, eligibility, and practical limitations
Risk factors affecting long-term housing stability
Compliance considerations for advisers and caseworkers
Q&A session
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📅 Ukrainians in the UK: Common Housing Suitability Enquiries – Household Composition and Local Connection
Date: 9 March 2026
Time: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM (UK Time)
Location: Online
Description
Since the arrival of Ukrainian nationals under the Ukraine visa schemes, local authorities, sponsors, and advice services have been responding to a wide range of housing-related enquiries.
This webinar examines the most common housing suitability questions raised by Ukrainians in the UK, focusing on how household composition, overcrowding, shared living arrangements, and changes within hosting placements impact statutory duties and local authority processes.
We will also explore how local connection rules apply to Ukrainian households, including circumstances where flexibility or exceptions may be relevant.
This session is designed for housing advisers, welfare advisers, local authority officers, and organizations supporting Ukrainian households navigating the UK housing system.
Webinar Content (Key Topics)
Housing suitability and statutory duties
Household composition and overcrowding considerations
Shared accommodation and hosting arrangement changes
Understanding and applying local connection rules
Exceptions and areas of flexibility
Q&A session
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📅 Ukrainians in the UK: Common Issues Facing Ukrainians Experiencing Status Decision Delays
Date: 19 March 2026
Time: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM (UK Time)
Location: Online
Description
This session explores the practical and legal challenges faced by Ukrainians in the UK who are experiencing delays in immigration status decisions. Prolonged waiting times can create uncertainty and significant difficulties in accessing essential services, securing employment, and maintaining housing stability.
The webinar will provide practical insight for advisers and support organizations assisting individuals affected by decision delays.
Webinar Content (Key Topics)
Delays impacting access to welfare benefits and Universal Credit
Housing instability, including local authority support and landlord checks
Right to work complications and employer uncertainty
Issues with digital status, share codes, and proving immigration status
Travel restrictions and risks when leaving and re-entering the UK
Q&A session
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