Homelessness

Jimmy Black responds to a report produced by a team of researchers from the University of Dundee’s Dental Health Services Research Unit which uncovered a geographical disparity in support services available to those who find themselves homeless in the city.

Significant gaps in the provision of services for the homeless in Dundee have been revealed in a new report published by researchers from the University of Dundee.

As support grows across Scotland for increased investment in the Housing First approach to end homelessness, Rock Trust and Almond Housing Association’s pioneering programme is leading the way for care experienced young people. (from left) Sandy Young, Almond Housing Association head of housin

Supported accommodation is a vital resource in helping vulnerable young homeless people to build secure and stable lives, cabinet secretary for communities and local government, Aileen Campbell, has heard. Ms Campbell saw the benefits of this first hand during a visit to Queens Cross Housing Associa

A three-year pilot Housing First project that aims to provide safe, secure homes for more than 400 people who are homeless or at the risk of being homeless has been launched in Greater Manchester.

The Open University and Cyrenians are combining their strengths in a partnership which will support 10 Cyrenians community residents with access to Open University learning. The East-of-Scotland-based homelessness charity has been supporting people and communities for over 50 years, developing susta

The time people facing homelessness spend in unsuitable temporary housing including B&Bs could be limited under plans set out in a new consultation. A seven-day restriction in unsuitable temporary accommodation for everyone experiencing homelessness, as currently exists for families with childre

A report has been launched which outlines the options available for a new system which aims to track every person who is street homeless in Scotland.

Scottish Housing News editor Kieran Findlay interviews communities secretary Aileen Campbell and reflects on his day at the Housing First Scotland Annual Conference.

The Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) Scotland and Glasgow Homelessness Network (GHN) have launched new joint guidance for Scotland’s social housing professionals on Housing First.

CIH Scotland national director Callum Chomczuk reflects on the importance of getting Housing First right in Scotland. Scotland can end homelessness. Every year, thousands of our fellow citizens are forced to make a homelessness application and for many, this crisis is compounded by severe and multip

East Ayrshire Council has agreed a Rapid Rehousing Transition Plan for the region which will now be submitted to the Scottish Government. Local authorities across Scotland are working to eradicate homelessness by transforming Housing services and adopting a Housing First and Rapid Rehousing approach

Four Eildon staff were delighted to lend a hand at local Selkirk charity Fresh Start Borders as part of the Association’s ‘Eildon Makes a Difference’ voluntary programme.

Jimmy Black highlights the importance of bridging the technology gap if people who are homeless or in temporary accommodation are to access vital services.

The family of a homeless man who died hours after being offered accommodation by a charity have had an action for damages against the support provider dismissed.