The latest annual evaluation of Fair Way Scotland shows groundbreaking evidence of the partnership’s impact in responding to the homelessness and extreme destitution experienced by people denied mainstream support because of their immigration status.
Led by Prof Beth Watts-Cobbe at the Institute for Social Policy, Housing and Equalities Research (I-SPHERE), A Fair Way Forward sets out the depth of need among those with No Recourse to Public Funds or restricted eligibility and shows how investing in Fair Way Scotland’s approach can save public money.
Fair Way combines specialist casework, cash support and access to community-based accommodation, helping people to meet basic needs and regularise their status. But demand exceeds what current resources can meet – around 4,000 people across Scotland are estimated to require this type of support each year, with around a quarter of that number currently receiving it.
At a webinar launching the new report, Scottish Government, local authorities, funders and charities explored how to build on Fair Way’s achievements. Read the report here ( external link : Heriot-Watt University) to find out what this year’s report uncovered and recommended next steps.
