With the revised Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS) having come into force on 23 June 2026, housing professionals need to understand not only what has changed but also how those changes will impact day-to-day inspections, assessments and enforcement activity.

To help practitioners prepare with confidence, our HHSRS 2026 Transition Training is now available to complete online.

Developed by the experts behind the HHSRS Review

This specialist e-Learning course provides a unique opportunity to learn directly from those who helped shape the updated framework. Designed specifically for experienced housing practitioners, the course focuses on the practical application of the revised system, helping you understand how the changes will affect your work in the real world.

Learn at your own pace

We understand that workloads are already demanding. That’s why the training has been designed as flexible, self-paced e-Learning that you can complete at your convenience. You can work through the modules at your own pace and revisit the content whenever you need a refresher, making it a valuable resource for both training and reference.

What you’ll learn

The course provides a comprehensive overview of the key amendments introduced under HHSRS 2026, including:

The revised HHSRS framework and updated operating guidance
Alternations to scoring, likelihood calculations and hazard banding
The new amalgamated hazards and revised hazard profiles
Baseline indicators and their role in assessment and enforcement decisions
Updated case studies and post-assessment processes

Practical guidance for everyday assessments

Rather than simply outlining the new legislation, the training focuses on helping practitioners understand what the updates mean in practice.

You'll gain valuable insight into:

What is changing and why
The reasoning behind the revised approach
How assessments may be affected
Outcomes for inspection and enforcement activities
How to apply the updated guidance consistently and confidently

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Whether you're involved in housing inspections, enforcement, compliance, property standards or repairs, this training will help you prepare for the transition to HHSRS 2026.