This article covers updates on the Financial Resilience Group, SFHA finance forums and more.
The DWP is preparing to roll out to social landlords a new direct payment system, to replace the four weekly third party creditor schedule for Managed Payments to Landlords and UC Scottish Choices Direct Payments. The four weekly payment schedule will still be used, however, for third party deductions against arrears of rent.
The review of the SFHA Model Rules has now reached the final stage, having received approval from the Scottish Housing Regulator and OSCR. The revised Model has now been forwarded to the FCA for registration. SFHA is hopeful that this will be a quick process but it is dependent on any further amendments that may be requested by the FCA. We will keep members informed as this progresses and hope to be in a position to publish by the end of January. Many thanks to everyone who fed into the review process, and a further member consultation on the Supporting Guidance to the Model Rules will begin in the next few days.
Many thanks to all who fed into the SFHA review of the Model Rules. We are now in the final stages of the process.
Lintel Trust is calling on all housing heroes to take part in 2.6 challenge which aims to help charities that are struggling with a loss of income due to the effects of coronavirus.
The Ramble Tag helps to overcome the logistical and social issues involved in guiding somebody who is visually impaired.
Pitch your idea at SFHA Annual Conference #housingscotland18
Funds raised for Dundee Bairns and Move On.
Presiding Officer Ken Macintosh and the leaders of all the main parties in the Scottish Parliament are backing this year’s annual Scottish Housing Day, due to take place on Thursday the 21 September.
Housing Day 2017 announced as 21 September
Shelter Scotland launches Christmas gift appeal.
By Lorna Wilson, SFHA Head of Policy and Innovation.
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