SFHA invites members to take part in a working group to review and update the Section 5 Protocol.
SFHA and COSLA to review Section 5 Protocol.
Update on issues relating to homelessness for SFHA Members
NHS Health Scotland would like to raise awareness amongst its partners and stakeholders of adverse childhood experiences, also referred to as ACEs, which are stressful events occurring in childhood.
SFHA Events are one way that SFHA supports members. In February 2018, there was a free event for SFHA Members on housing support and personalisation.
The Right to Remain Toolkit is a guide to the UK immigration and asylum system. Read this article to find out more.
There is now an exciting opportunity to be directly involved in supporting refugees, asylum seekers and communities across Scotland, as 'New Scots' is seeking a new Core Group Chair. Read this article to find out more.
In response to the establishment of the Scottish Government’s Homelessness and Rough Sleeping Action Group (HARSAG), SFHA have convened a Homelessness Reference Group of members who are interested in becoming involved in exploring solutions to homelessness and how RSLs can contribute.
From Homeless to Housed, 13 December, Grassmarket Centre, Edinburgh.
13 December, Grassmarket Centre, Edinburgh
Housing associations play an important role in tackling and preventing homelessness. Make sure you stay up to date with developments and training by signing up for regular updates
Rapid Rehousing is a policy direction set out by the Homelessness and Rough Sleeping Action Group (HARSAG) and adopted by the Scottish Government in relation to tackling homelessness in Scotland. Rapid Rehousing by default has been described as the ‘cornerstone’ of the HARSAG recommendations.
Housing sector professionals are invited to one of four free events designed to raise awareness of the life-long impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs).
SFHA and COSLA are reviewing their template Section 5 Protocol.
This is the second inspection in a row in which the Edinburgh Young Persons Service has received a grade 6 (Excellent) in all areas.
SFHA represents members at the New Scots Housing Sub-group. This group is co-charied by the Scottish Government and COSLA and brings third sector support organisations and landlords to improve housing outcomes for refugees.
