Today Reform Scotland, a leading independent think tank, has published a guest article by Homeless Action Scotland CEO, Gavin Yates. Within the article, Gavin sets out how in a post-COVID 19 Scotland the economic case for building social housing perfectly complements the social reasons to go...
Evictions in Scotland do not take place immediately should a tenant find themself in financial trouble. The system for starting eviction proceedings in Scotland takes a number of months from when a tenant first finds themselves unable to pay their rent. Eviction is not inevitable....
There has been a growing consensus that the primary cause of homelessness is poverty. The most accurate indicator of becoming homeless at some point is being born poor. The COVID 19 pandemic that has dominated public and political discourse for the last fortnight highlights the real...
With emergency legislation being passed in the Scottish Parliament yesterday, Homeless Action Scotland's Policy Manager takes a quick look at what this means for the sector and some of the challenges services might face in the future. The Coronavirus (Scotland) Bill complements and supplements the Coronavirus...
Here is the guidance issued today (20 March) by NHS National Services Scotland in relation to COVID-19 and non healthcare settings, including homelessness services at section 2.7 : https://www.hps.scot.nhs.uk/web-resources-container/covid-19-guidance-for-non-healthcare-settings/ This follows guidance issued by Public Health England on COVID-19 and homelessness earlier this week: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/covid-19-guidance-on-services-for-people-experiencing-rough-sleeping Clearly this a rapidly...
Homeless Action Scotland have been informed by a number of our members that there are landlords who are putting pressures onto tenants regarding their rents. Tenants are being contacted and advised that they prioritise their rent even if they are off work due to Covid-19...
In 2006, The Scottish Social Attitudes Study found that 45 per cent of respondents agreed with the statement: “Most homeless people could find somewhere to live if they really tried.” Just let that roll around your head for a bit. Half of Scots think that homelessness...
This article has been written by Jack Yates who is a correspondent for the Immigration Advice Service. Homelessness in the United Kingdom is a growing issue; while official statistics demonstrated a fall in homelessness in 2018 - which would make it the first decrease since the...
The focus on Sustainable Development Goals in recent years has been pleasing to say the least. In an interconnected world we really do need to concentrate on what is really important. Using GDP as the sole measurement of progress, has largely been debunked and to...
As a representative body working on behalf of those working in or affected by homelessness, part of our remit is to get involved with the Scottish Government's consultation process on issues relating to homelessness or housing. Our expertise supports the Scottish Government, local authorities and...