Homelessness
Callum Chomczuk: Why Housing First really matters for Scotland
CIH Scotland national director Callum Chomczuk reflects on the importance of getting Housing First right in Scotland.
Published 22 May 2019
Rapid rehousing transition plan agreed in East Ayrshire
East Ayrshire Council has agreed a Rapid Rehousing Transition Plan for the region which will now be submitted to the Scottish Government.
Published 21 May 2019
Eildon staff ‘measure up’ to give helping hand to local charity
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.
Published 21 May 2019
Black's Blog: Technology First … then Housing?
Jimmy Black highlights the importance of bridging the technology gap if people who are homeless or in temporary accommodation are to access vital services.
Published 21 May 2019
Family of homeless man who died in charity accommodation fail in damages claim
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.
Published 20 May 2019
David Bookbinder: Housing First – a wee word of caution
Glasgow and West of Scotland Forum of Housing Associations (GWSF) director David Bookbinder responds to Friday’s special Housing First edition of Scottish Housing News with a warning that the policy will not be without its challenges.
Published 20 May 2019
Bethany Care Shelter used by almost 750 people in last seven months
This winter, 746 people (82% men and 18% women) have accessed the Winter Care Shelter run by homelessness charity Bethany Christian Trust.
Published 20 May 2019
#HousingFirstScot: Housing First Scotland Special Edition
To mark our support for the Housing First Scotland Annual Conference, Scottish Housing News is proud to dedicate today’s entire newsletter to Housing First.
Published 17 May 2019
#HousingFirstScot: Kevin Stewart, Minister for Local Government, Housing and Planning
The Minister for Local Government, Housing and Planning Kevin Stewart on Housing First on how we move to embed Housing First as the default response in Scotland.
Published 17 May 2019
#HousingFirstScot: A normal wee place to call home
In the last of four blogs leading up to the Housing First Conference, Maggie Brünjes, Chief Executive of The Homeless Network, sums up.
Published 17 May 2019
#HousingFirstScot: Why does Housing First work?
Prof. Sarah Johnsen from Heriot-Watt University describes four key ingredients that make Housing First work.
Published 17 May 2019
#HousingFirstScot: Aye We Can deliver a fairer way by listening to lived experience
Claire Frew, Policy and Impact Manager at The Homeless Network, reflects on a ground-breaking report by people with lived experience that helped to shape homelessness policy in Scotland. Housing First and Fast was the number one recommendation.
Published 17 May 2019
#HousingFirstScot: Kick-started by Social Bite
Social Bite provided a catalyst and funds that got a cross-city Housing First Pathfinder in Scotland underway. Here they explain why and thank their supporters.
Published 17 May 2019
#HousingFirstScot: Homelessness at the Centre of Housing Policy
Ahead of the launch of Housing First guidance for Scotland’s Social Housing Professionals, Jim Strang, President of the Chartered Institute of Housing, calls for the ambitions of Housing First to be matched by funding and support.
Published 17 May 2019
#HousingFirstScot: Scotland’s leading housing group is backing Housing First
Wheatley Group’s Homelessness Lead, Catherine Wilkie, explains how the Housing First partnership is helping the most vulnerable people off the streets.
Published 17 May 2019
