For far too many people, the experience of living in the private rented sector has been one of insecurity, poor conditions and powerlessness – but thanks to Shelter Scotland’s campaigning...
Author: Shelter Scotland
It’s now time for action to tackle homelessness
Today the Local Government and Communities Committee, published its report culminating 11 months of inquiry into homelessness in Scotland. The inquiry received 64 written responses to its...
How you can help us to help young people who need a home
Shelter Scotland has embarked on research to explore a new way to provide accommodation for young people at risk of homelessness. More than 7,000 people aged between 16 and 24 years old...
How did we help transform Private Renting? Here’s the story
Over the past month we’ve been shouting about the arrival of the new Private Residential Tenancy, which has seen the world of private renting changed for the better. Open-ended leases...
What do the latest homelessness stats tell us?
Last week, the Scottish Government released its bi-annual statistics on homelessness and Housing Options in Scotland. The release covered the period between April and September 2017 and...