With human rights once again on the domestic and international agenda, Shelter Scotland wants to ensure that any new legislation puts good housing right at its heart. A new Act of the...
Category - Policy
Our up-to-the-minute observations and analysis on Scottish housing policy
Homelessness numbers and policy changes – what does this mean for people experiencing homelessness?
The last year has been a whirlwind for homelessness in Scotland. We’ve had action groups, action plans, consultations, research, legislative changes, funding pots and an effort to roll out...
New Year, New Approach to Homelessness
We all know the popular saying, “New Year, New You” and it seems like 2019 is the year for the new approach to homelessness to finally get off the ground, and particularly the new approach...
Short term lets: The impact on Scotland’s housing system
The problem: Short term lets, particularly Airbnb, have been high on the political and media agenda in recent months. This is no surprise when you look at the figures. In the last year...
What do the homelessness statistics show us – and what don’t they?
Amanda* is heading out onto a windy Edinburgh street, children in tow, to buy a takeaway for dinner: the bedroom they’re sharing doesn’t have any cooking facilities. She’s been in a Premier...