New homelessness statistics show continued failure to meet statutory duties Last night, I dreamt that my favourite statistics writer had released a new book. Now don’t get me wrong, I’m fully aware that this level of stats...
Category - Policy
Our up-to-the-minute observations and analysis on Scottish housing policy
How letting agents can help people stay in their homes
Letting agents can play an important role in helping vulnerable people to stay in their homes, says Gavin Corbett Across Europe private renting has been on the increase. However, the...
Reversing the Tide: Putting Rights at the Heart of Homelessness and Social Security
In any role, it is important to step back and consider what the change is that you’re trying to make. My last few blogs have touched on the movement and momentum happening in the...
Making rights real – the new National Taskforce for Human Rights Leadership
We were delighted to hear the announcement of the new National Taskforce to lead on human rights in Scotland yesterday. Whilst we’re yet to see more details on what the...
20 years of housing and homelessness in the Scottish Parliament
Graeme Brown, Director of Shelter Scotland, reviews progress on housing and homelessness since 1999. “1999 seems both close and very distant now. It’s hard to recall the days when...