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

Housing and homelessness charity Shelter Scotland has commissioned research into children’s experiences of living in temporary accommodation.

Callum Chomczuk, director of CIH Scotland, underlines the importance of housing for domestic abuse victims and survivors, and highlights the current 16 days of activism campaign about gender-based violence. Statistically speaking all of us will likely know someone who has experienced - or is ex

Late last week, local people in Craigmillar and Niddrie came together to switch on the community’s Christmas lights.

Parents across Scotland are facing the “heartbreaking” decision to cut back and clothes and hobbies for their children because of soaring energy bills.

Cadder has celebrated the re-opening of its community hub with an early festive family extravaganza. The event coincided with the re-naming of the much-valued community centre and a link-up with inspiring charity Kindness Street Team which will now run the Hub.

A new campaign has launched today encouraging people who are worried about energy bills to seek advice from the Citizens Advice network. The campaign comes as research from Citizens Advice Scotland (CAS) indicates that energy bills are the biggest financial concern for 2.2 million people this winter

East Dunbartonshire Council has introduced a Household Support Payment as part of the ongoing Cost-of-Living Support Programme for 2023/2024. When setting the current budget, the council agreed a range of measures to support people during this challenging period.

Actress Maureen Beattie has dedicated Ayrshire Housing’s latest development after her late father Johnny, the great Scottish actor and comedian. Directly across from Ayr’s Gaiety Theatre, Beattie Close is a development of 31 flats all designed for lifetime living. It includes a private c

An inspection of partnership support services in North Lanarkshire has resulted in a highly encouraging report for the positive difference they make to the lives of children and young people at risk of harm. The inspection evaluated the services as ‘very good’ following engagement with c

Vulnerable Scots have been urged not to miss out on £150 worth of help for their energy bills with the reopening of a UK Government scheme.

Scottish Housing News’ new Charity Spotlight feature will highlight the vital work of charities across Scotland each Friday. To feature your local charity, whether housing-related or not, send your story and images to us at newsdesk@scottishnews.com.

Glasgow City Mission will open its Overnight Welcome Centre (OWC) for the 14th year in a row on 1 December 2023.

An online tool designed to ensure Scots are receiving all the benefits they are entitled to has identified £43 million in unclaimed money over the past year.

The City of Edinburgh Council has agreed to appoint Pat Togher as the new permanent chief officer of the Edinburgh Integration Joint Board (EIJB). Set to lead the Edinburgh Health and Social Care Partnership, he joins with a great depth of experience and a fantastic record as the assistant chief off

Two stunning murals from Elderpark Housing are featured in a new mural walking trail in Govan. The Govan Mural Trail, run by Govan-based orchestra the Glasgow Barons and fellow charity Invisible Cities, takes audiences around Govan highlighting local art and the rich history of this vibrant com