The Scottish Government has published the latest homelessness statistics, covering April to September 2021.  The data shows:  There were 14,447 homelessness applications across the country.  While this is 2% higher than the same period in 2020, it remains lower than before the pandemic  There remained 26,001 open homelessness cases at…

Prevention of Homelessness Duties Live today, scheduled at 14.50-16.20  Today, the Scottish Parliament will debate the joint Scottish Government and COSLA consultation on the Prevention of Homelessness Duties. This seeks to: strengthen the rights of people experiencing, or at risk of experiencing, homelessness in Scotland.  support the principles as informed by the final report of…

Official homeless data for the six month period to September 2021 was released by the Scottish Government today. The over reliance on temporary accommodation is the bane of all efforts to end homelessness in Scotland. The pandemic forced a record high which is now creeping back up again. More at…

A detailed new report into veterans’ homelessness in Scotland is recommending that every local authority housing department should have an Armed Forces Lead Officer, social landlords should prioritise ex-Service personnel and more support should be provided for tenancy sustainment in the private rented sector. These are among 24 recommendations in…

Where help to access food is needed, this should be provided indoors in a way that maximises dignity, choice and reduces future need, according to a joint response to the Scottish Government’s consultation on ending the need for food banks from 36 organisations working in partnership to prevent homelessness in…