Homelessness
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More choice for people experiencing homelessness
Legislation to suspend local connection rules.
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Homelessness Statistics, 2021-22
A National Statistics Publication for Scotland.
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PREVENT1 Return
PREVENT1 is the case level data collection to monitor housing options/ homelessness prevention in Scotland.
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More than 1,000 Housing First tenancies
Settled homes for people with complex needs.
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New vision for justice
Victims placed at the heart of ensuring just, safe, and resilient communities.
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Homelessness statistics, April to September 2021
A National Statistics Publication for Scotland.
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Extra £16 million to tackle homelessness
Funding to rapidly move people out of temporary accommodation.
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Preventing homelessness
Views sought on proposed legal duties for public bodies.
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Grants for tenants in rent arrears
£10m to help people worst affected by pandemic to avoid eviction.
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Homelessness Statistics 2020-21
A National Statistics Publication for Scotland.
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Protecting tenants during pandemic
Landlords reaffirm commitment to avoiding evictions.
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Homelessness Statistics
A National Statistics Publication for Scotland.
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Homelessness and Universal Credit
Report outlines link to people losing their homes.
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Homelessness and Universal Credit: research report
A range of literature indicates that various features of Universal Credit can result in homelessness and a number of correlations between homelessness and Universal Credit can be observed in the data.
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Homeless Persons (Unsuitable Accommodation) (Scotland) Order: guidance
Guidance on the Unsuitable Accommodation Order.
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Homeless Persons (Unsuitable Accommodation) (Scotland) Amendment (No.2) Order 2020: childrens' rights and wellbeing impact assessment
This amendment to the 2014 Unsuitable Accommodation Order seeks to amend some of the Articles within the 2020/139 Order laid in May 2020 and to clarify terms and definitions of suitability of accommodation and when exemptions should apply.
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Homeless Persons (Unsuitable Accommodation) (Scotland) Amendment (No.2) Order 2020: equality impact assessment
This amendment to the 2014 Unsuitable Accommodation Order seeks to amend some of the Articles within the 2020/139 Order laid in May 2020 and to clarify terms and definitions of suitability of accommodation and when exemptions should apply.
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Homeless Persons (Unsuitable Accommodation) (Scotland) Amendment (No.2) Order 2020: Fairer Scotland impact assessment - summary
This amendment to the 2014 Unsuitable Accommodation Order seeks to amend some of the Articles within the 2020/139 Order laid in May 2020 and to clarify terms and definitions of suitability of accommodation and when exemptions should apply.
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Homeless Persons (Unsuitable Accommodation) (Scotland) Amendment (No.2) Order 2020: business and regulatory impact assessment
This publication covers an amendment to the 2014 Unsuitable Accommodation Order and seeks to amend some of the Articles within the 2020/139 Order laid in May 2020 and to clarify terms and definitions of suitability of accommodation and when exemptions should apply.
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Christmas eviction ban introduced
Six week temporary halt to protect tenants
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Homelessness Equalities Statistics
A National Statistics Publication for Scotland.
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Night shelters to be phased out
Renewed commitment to ending homelessness.
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Ending homelessness together: updated action plan - October 2020
Updated Ending Homelessness Together action plan, outlining how national government, local government and third sector partners will work together on our shared ambition to end homelessness. It has been revised to reflect actions needed in response to the global coronavirus pandemic.
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Homelessness statistics
A National Statistics Publication for Scotland.
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Emergency funding to prevent homelessness
Call for further UK Government support.
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Food for homeless and people at risk
Demand for food packs highlights impact of the pandemic.
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Homelessness and Rough Sleeping Action Group: tackling homelessness following coronavirus
Homelessness and Rough Sleeping Action Group report on tackling homelessness in Scotland following the coronavirus pandemic
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Emergency funding to prevent homelessness
Call for UK Government to provide support.
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Emergency help for those worse affected by coronavirus
Key support services get £8 million boost.
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Tenants to be given extra protection
Emergency Scottish legislation in response to coronavirus.
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UK cuts putting more at risk of homelessness
Minister calls for urgent reform.
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Homelessness Statistics
A National Statistics Publication for Scotland.
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Progress made on tackling homelessness
Action Plan transforming services.
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Ending homelessness action plan: annual report
Annual progress report detailing the progress being made in delivering the work outlined in the Ending Homelessness Together Action Plan.
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Improving temporary accommodation standards consultation: response analysis
Analysis of responses to a national consultation on improving temporary accommodation standards.
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Pet-friendly accommodation services
Supporting people who are homeless and their pets.
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Homelessness equalities statistics published
An Official Statistics Publication for Scotland.
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Greater protection for care leavers welcomed
Measures on preventing homelessness.
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Tackling homelessness together
Improving standards of temporary accommodation.
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Homelessness: code of guidance
Code of guidance to help guide local authorities in their duties to assist people who are threatened with or who are experiencing homelessness.
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Extra money to combat homelessness
Winter resources announced on World Homeless Day.
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Protecting against homelessness
£1.5 million for social landlords to work with families.
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Better emergency accommodation for people in crisis
New legislation will reduce time spent in B&Bs and hostels.
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Rapid Rehousing funding increased
Helping homeless people into stable accommodation.
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Housing support made easier
Homelessness consultation backs stronger protections.
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Local connection and intentionality provisions in homelessness legislation: consultation analysis
Analysis of responses to the consultation on local connection and intentionality provisions in homelessness legislation.
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Homelessness and Housing Options statistics published
A National and Official Statistics Publication for Scotland.
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Time limits on temporary homeless accommodation
Limiting stays in B&Bs and more consistent quality standards.
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Improving temporary accommodation standards: consultation
Views sought on extending the seven day restriction to all people experiencing homelessness and introduction of a new standards framework.
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Social housing allocations in Scotland: practice guide
Guidance on allocating homes in the social rented sector.
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Local connection and intentionality provisions in homelessness legislation: consultation
This consultation paper invites your views on commencing the Local Connection and Intentionality provisions in the Homelessness etc. (Scotland) Act 2003.
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Homelessness Statistics Published
A National and Official Statistics Publication for Scotland.
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Ending homelessness and rough sleeping: action plan
Sets out how national and local government and the third sector will work together.
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Homelessness and Housing Options Statistics Published
A National and Official Statistics Publication for Scotland.
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Health and homelessness in Scotland: research
Study exploring the relationship between homelessness and health.
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Transforming temporary accommodation
Homelessness and Rough Sleeping Action Group recommendations.
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Action to end rough sleeping
New measures to build on winter efforts.
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Homelessness and Housing Options Statistics
A National and Official Statistics Publication for Scotland.
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A safe and warm place to stay this winter
Delivery against actions to tackle rough sleeping.
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Tackling rough sleeping this winter
Immediate actions put in place.
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Action on homelessness and rough sleeping
Membership of expert group announced, work starts now.
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Homelessness and rough sleeping action group
£50 million ‘Ending Homelessness Together’ fund
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Homelessness and Housing Options Statistics Published
A National and Official Statistics Publication for Scotland.
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Home Owners' Support Fund: property thresholds guidance
Guidance note setting out the property value thresholds for the Home Owners’ Support Fund (HOSF) for 2017 and 2018.
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Home Owners' Support Fund: guidance for social landlords
Guidance intended to assist social landlords participating or considering participation in the Mortgage to Rent (MTR) scheme.
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Home Owners' Support Fund: guidance for money advisers
Guidance to assist money advisers acting on behalf of applicants to the Home Owners’ Support Fund (HOSF)
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UK housing benefit changes 'shameful'
Support for young people at risk of being pushed into homelessness.
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Homelessness and Housing Options Statistics Published
A National and Official Statistics Publication for Scotland.
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Funding for housing projects
Grants of £1.65m to help homeless and vulnerable people.
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Homelessness in Scotland decreases
Homeless applications also reduced.
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Homelessness and Housing Options statistics published
A National and Official Statistics Publication for Scotland.
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Affordable homes target exceeded by 10%
Scotland leads way in UK.
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Home Owners' Support Fund: guidance for trustees
Guidance note intended to assist trustees acting on behalf of applicants to the Home Owners' Support Fund (HOSF).
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Home Owners' Support Fund: apartment rental charges by council area
The average apartment rent charges used to calculate grants for our Home Owners' Support Fund.
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Home Owners' Support Fund: application form
Application form for our Home Owners' Support Fund.
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Home Owners' Support Fund: Mortgage to Shared Equity form
Income and expenditure assessment form for our Mortgage to Shared Equity scheme.
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Home Owners' Support Fund: guidance on mortgage to shared equity
Information on mortgage to shared equity for money advisers.
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Home Owners' Support Fund: guidance for lenders
Information for lenders about our Home Owners' Support Fund.
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Joint Housing Delivery Plan for Scotland
Plan identifying priority actions agreed upon by housing sector representatives to ensure we are able to deliver the objectives set out in our housing strategies.
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Home Owners' Support Fund: information booklet
Information about our Home Owners' Support Fund for people struggling with mortgage repayments. Also available in large print.
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Mortgage to Rent scheme: list of participating social landlords
List of registered social landlords participating in our Mortgage to Rent scheme.
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Mortgage to Rent scheme: repairs form
Repairs claim form for social landlords who are part of our Mortgage to Rent scheme.
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