Homelessness
Homeless hostel plan for former Glasgow pub
A Glasgow pub once owned by Celtic legend Billy McNeill could be turned into a homeless hostel.
Published 29 July 2015
Tackling homelessness early is cost-effective, research finds
Intervening to help people when they first become homeless can save between £3,000 and £18,000 for every person helped, according to a new study.
Published 28 July 2015
Housing benefit cut ‘could make 1,000 young Scots homeless’
As many as 1,000 young Scots will be forced into homelessness as a result of the “catastrophic” impact Tory welfare cuts could have on our most vulnerable 18 to 21-year-olds, Shelter Scotland has warned.
Published 27 July 2015
Overcrowding Statutory Notices ‘could increase risk of homelessness’
Homelessness levels in Scotland could rise as part of a Scottish Government drive to crack down on overcrowded houses, charities and housing chiefs have warned.
Published 24 July 2015
Blog: Looking beyond falling numbers
Dr Ben Sanders from Crisis Scotland looks behind the falling homelessness statistics.
Published 24 July 2015
Strike agreement reached between council and Glasgow homelessness staff
Homeless caseworkers in Glasgow have accepted an offer from the city council after almost four months of strike action.
Published 22 July 2015
Views needed for Youth Homelessness Survey
There’s still time for workers and organisations involved with homeless young people to fill out Homeless Action Scotland’s annual survey.
Published 20 July 2015
‘Amazing’ Grace cycles 500 miles to help homeless
A 14-year-old girl is cycling over 500 miles from Edinburgh to London to raise money to help homeless and badly housed people in Scotland.
Published 20 July 2015
Aberdeen homeless service saved after donations appeal
A vital service provided by Aberdeen Cyrenians has received a much-needed funding boost, allowing the charity to extend its service provision.
Published 16 July 2015
Blog: Scottish Homelessness Statistics: Assembling the puzzle
By Emma Dore at Shelter Scotland
Published 3 July 2015
Housing pilot changing lives of homeless people in Renfrewshire
A pilot project has been hailed a success for helping homeless people to turn their lives around and find homes that meets their needs.
Published 2 July 2015
Help for young offenders to prevent homelessness and reoffending
A new programme aimed at preventing homelessness and reoffending by newly released young offenders was launched in Scotland on Wednesday.
Published 1 July 2015
Prevention approach to homelessness sees applications fall by four per cent
A national approach to homelessness prevention has been praised for contributing towards a sixth consecutive annual fall in the number of people who are homeless.
Published 30 June 2015
Edinburgh homeless organisation to close services amid funding cuts
An Edinburgh homeless charity has warned that vital services in the city are being closed or cut back because of a reduction in funding from the council.
Published 30 June 2015
