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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.

Housing Options Scotland (HOS) and The Queen Elizabeth University Hospital (QEUH) have set up a partnership arrangement to help people with life-changing injuries find a new home. Working with the dedicated Occupational Therapist team to support the National Spinal Injuries Unit, Philipshill Ward, t

The Kingdom Group has once again showcased its progress in delivering exceptional customer-focused services. During the annual project tour, representatives from the Scottish Federation of Housing Associations, funding partners, staff and key stakeholders toured sites and heard first-hand how Kingdo

Black and other minoritised people facing homelessness in England feel forced to change their names, alter their accents and even cut their hair in an attempt to avoid discrimination, according to devastating new research. The culmination of a comprehensive three-and-a-half-year study by the Institu

Hillcrest Engagement Team is celebrating a successful first year of impressive achievements and milestones following its revitalised rebrand and refresh initiative. The rebrand introduced a more flexible and inclusive approach to tenant and staff engagement, helping to modernise the service while re

The Halliday Foundation has now been confirmed as the preferred new tenant to lead the next chapter in the life of the Reidvale Neighbourhood Centre.

Barrhead Housing has completed a survey on the benefits of installing 140 smart sensors in 28 homes at its Main Street sheltered housing complex. The survey found energy anxiety in the 28 sheltered homes fell from 96% to 55% as a direct result of the smart sensors being installed.

Residential letting agent Dwello has secured a new 200-property portfolio under management.

Octopus Energy has agreed to pay a total of £1.483 million in compensation and redress for prepayment meter billing errors following an investigation by Ofgem. The energy regulator found over 34,000 prepayment meter customer accounts with Octopus between 2016 and October 2023 did not rece

Edinburgh is one of 19 new local authorities joining the international Bloomberg Philanthropies i-team initiative, which provides support and expertise to tackle pressing local challenges.

Seven housebuilders have agreed to pay £100 million towards affordable housing programmes across the whole of the UK following an investigation by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA).

Views are being sought on how to improve legal rights intended to help community groups take ownership of local land and assets.

A decision is awaited on proposals to carry out essential alterations at a former courthouse in Berwickshire, as part of plans to secure its long-term residential use.

A new £85 million investment will be targeted at front line NHS frailty services, helping to improve the flow of patients throughout hospitals and providing care for patients in the comfort of their own homes. The ‘Hospital at Home’ service is to be expanded to 2,000 beds by Decemb

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