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A decade of unfulfilled promises – how much longer can we wait?
It has been 10 years since the Scottish Parliament promised that nobody who became homeless would be denied a permanent home. That promise remains unfulfilled. It would seem fitting then...
“It makes me feel better fighting the housing crisis rather than being a spectator.”
Imogen has been volunteering with Shelter Scotland since May last year. She studies English and Politics and enjoys skateboarding and photography in her spare time. She wanted to volunteer...
Removing the right to a permanent home from people experiencing homelessness?
I don’t think anyone would argue that preventing homelessness makes good sense. The current Scottish Government consultation on proposed new duties to help prevent homelessness therefore...
Building up to realising the human right to housing in Scotland
What. A. Year. 2021 has been another rollercoaster in many ways, and for housing, it is no different. The ongoing realities and effects of the pandemic have exacerbated the housing...