Homelessness

A failed asylum seeker who claimed that it was “unlawful” for her housing provider to evict her from temporary accommodation by changing the locks to the property without first obtaining a court order has had her appeal dismissed.

Scotland’s highest civil court has found that lock-change evictions of asylum seekers without court orders are lawful in a judgment whose implications are "deeply concerning".

Housing minister Kevin Stewart has pledged to deliver new recommendations to improve support for care leavers at risk of homelessness. A working group, coordinated by the A Way Home Scotland coalition, has produced eight recommendations to make support for care leavers simpler and more consistent ac

Swan Group is supporting this year's Shelter Scotland Sleepwalk in Glasgow on Tuesday 3rd December.

Employees of Barratt Homes East Scotland have abseiled from the Forth Rail Bridge to raise much-needed funds for its charity of the year – Rock Trust.

Celeste, a volunteer with Homeless Network Scotland, highlights the new ‘All In for Change’ project that the charity is working on with its partners ahead of the first drop-in session next week.

A new code of guidance has been published to help guide local authorities in their duties to assist people who are threatened with or who are experiencing homelessness. The updated code also reflects best working practice in areas such as cooperation with other parts of local and national government

Scottish politicians are helping to tackle homelessness this winter by showing their support for an ethical Christmas tree campaign. Caring Christmas Trees is a unique social enterprise that has been running for 17 years which supports the work of homelessness charity Bethany Christian Tru

Human Appeal, a Muslim-faith charity based in Greater Manchester, has launched its third-annual 'Wrap Up Glasgow' campaign to help ease the suffering of homeless people this winter.

Positive Action in Housing (PAIH) has said that Serco may carry out lock change evictions today.

Social enterprise Social Bite is working with more than 40 businesses across Scotland on a Christmas campaign which will ask customers to add £1 to their bill in order to 'pay forward' a Christmas meal for those in need.

A report on the performance of Perth & Kinross Council's Housing Services has highlighted its sector-leading approach to tackling homelessness.

End Youth Homelessness (EYH) is launching a new billboard campaign which will see new poster designs appear in Glasgow and Edinburgh. The additions are part of a UK wide campaign, with 60 sites across London receiving posters and another 60 in various locations around the country such as Bristol, Ca

A unique service within Glasgow City Council is working with families living in the city’s private rented sector (PRS) to prevent homelessness and address issues relating to child poverty.

Janet Haugh has been appointed as the new chief executive officer at care and wellbeing charity Ypeople. The Glasgow-headquartered charity delivers support to vulnerable groups, including providing homelessness support and youth services across Scotland.