The Scottish Government has published a report that highlights what it believes are correlations between homelessness and the roll out of Universal Credit (UC). The analysis is important because in January 2020 there were around 240,000 people claiming UC in Scotland, which had risen to 480,000 by January this year…

As part of an announcement of additional funding for drug services on 18 March the Scottish Government has also taken steps to close the Housing Benefit loophole which sometimes put the homes of people entering residential rehabilitation at risk. While some areas had found a workaround, it was not being…

Domestic Abuse legislation passed by the Scottish Parliament in 2018 established that coercive and controlling behaviour is domestic abuse, and a crime. It also acknowledged the harm to children living in a home where abuse is taking place. The Domestic Abuse (Protection) (Scotland) Bill, passed in the Scottish Parliament last…

The Housing to 2040 publication sets out the Scottish Government’s long-term outlook for homes and communities across Scotland. Including supporting documents tackling equalities, child rights and the impact on rural and island communities, the final publication has been informed and shaped through consultation. Housing to 2040 is intended to reflect…

Votes cast for one of the Holyrood parties in May’s Scottish Parliament election will be votes to help end homelessness for people with the toughest experiences. Going into the election, all the Holyrood parties are backing a policy called Housing First, which international evidence, and experience in Scotland, proves is…