Search: Child poverty action plan welcome but more affordable homes required, says CIH Scotland

Housebuilder Barratt Redrow has made a landmark commitment to prioritise inclusive play spaces across its developments after new research revealed the extent to which children with disabilities are excluded from playgrounds in Scotland. Across the UK, half (50%) of parents of children with physical

A petition by an asylum seeker who challenged a decision of a local authority to treat him as an adult when refusing his application for accommodation has been refused by a Lord Ordinary after he found that the council had followed appropriate procedure in carrying out an age assessment.

The NHS Tayside Charitable Foundation (NHSTCF) has awarded a substantial funding package of £100,000 over two years to local charity Dundee Bairns, enabling them to continue and expand their vital food provision work for children and families across the city. The grant will help Dundee Bairns

Shawfair LLP, the partnership overseeing Shawfair town's long-term masterplan, has officially launched the Shawfair Community Fund. This dedicated resource is designed to support projects and initiatives that promote local wellbeing and cohesion. Generously backed by contributions from Bellway

A group from tenants' union Living Rent has protested outside an Edinburgh letting agency after poor living conditions allegedly forced a couple to move out from their flat. While expecting their first child, Alex (40) and Sinéad (39) were left without adequate heating or hot water for months

Cala Homes (East) and Hillside School have received unanimous approval for their proposals to deliver an Additional Support Needs (ASN) campus alongside private and affordable homes.

Scottish Labour has lodged a motion which aims to protect children’s rights as the number of children in temporary accommodation reaches record levels. In a Parliamentary debate yesterday ahead of stage two of the Housing (Scotland) Bill being considered next month, Scottish Labour housing spo

A school bank programme which aims to help schoolchildren, and their families, gain valuable savings habits and financial skills has launched in North Glasgow. In partnership with ng homes, Pollok Credit Union (PCU) is working with staff and students from two local schools, Saracen Primary School an

The Scottish Government's plans to address the housing emergency or achieve necessarily ambitious climate change targets could fall flat if more isn’t done to entice young people into the construction sector, according to a new report released this Scottish Apprenticeship Week.

A housing association in England has unearthed more than 800 incorrect records on high-risk properties and asbestos, following an investigation by the Housing Ombudsman.

For the second year running, Riverside Scotland’s Christmas Campaign has ensured that every child in a Riverside Scotland home had something special to unwrap on Christmas morning. The initiative was supported by colleagues, the housing provider’s contractors Bell Group and Union Technic

Nine deserving charities, including food banks, pantries, and youth development programmes, are celebrating this Christmas thanks to a series of festive donations, totalling over £7,000, by Melville Housing Association.

Residents, workers and organisations are being invited to help shape the future of services delivered by East Dunbartonshire Health and Social Care Partnership (HSCP).

The Scottish Government has been accused of presiding over “disgraceful” waits in temporary housing after figures revealed people are waiting years for a permanent home.

Families across Glasgow are enjoying a story with a happy ending after receiving free books throughout 2024. Wheatley Foundation has provided over 6500 free books through its partnership with Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library.