Key Research and Data: External Sites
Recommended external sites for current homelessness research and data
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Homelessness Statistics
Annual and equality updates on homelessness statistics based on local authority returns to Scottish Government.
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Heriot-Watt University
Regarded internationally as the top academic team on homelessness and among the UK’s top social and housing policy research centres. I-SPHERE use world-class research to help drive change for people affected by extreme disadvantage.
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The Homelessness Monitor
A longitudinal study with independent analysis of the homelessness impacts of economic and policy developments. Commissioned by Crisis and JRF and undertaken by I-SPHERE.
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CACHE
Led by the University of Glasgow, CaCHE is a multidisciplinary partnership between academia, housing policy and practice that produces evidence and research that contribute to tackling the UK’s housing problems.
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What Works Centre
Co-founded by Homeless Network Scotland and Crisis, the Centre for Homelessness Impact aims to be a catalyst for evidence-led progress on homelessness and provides evidence tools and support for partners.
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Housing Studies
Centre for Addictions Services and Research
Alongside a housing studies centre, the University of Stirling’s popular Masters/Postgraduate Diploma is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Housing.
The Faculty of Social Sciences also hosts the Centre for Addiction Services and Research, a collaboration between the Salvation Army and the university.