Last year, 14,074 children were in households assessed as homeless, equivalent to 38, or a class and a half of children becoming homeless – every single day. This is a new figure provided...
Category: Policy
Are you renting privately in Scotland? Make your voice heard.
Do you rent from a private landlord? Would you like to make your voice heard on the future of renting? Then we’re here to help. My name is James Mullaney and I am the new Private Renter...
Glasgow City Council is breaking the law
In Scotland we should be rightly proud of what is often referred to as “our world-leading homelessness legislation”. This is something that Shelter Scotland fought for and worked with MSPs...
It’s time to say ‘yes to DSS’
The message from private renters is clear: ‘No DSS’ adverts or policies are encountered far too often – and it is time something was done about that. ‘No DSS’ means landlords and letting...
A wake-up call on homelessness – enough talking, it’s time for action
Today’s statistics paint a depressing picture. Homelessness applications are on the rise again for the first time in nine years. Temporary accommodation use has increased for the fourth...