Rapid rehousing plans are being drafted by local authorites. When complete, they will set out how people experiencing homeless will be rehoused as quickly as possible. This article provides an update on issues relating to rapid rehousing and homelessness
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.
Changing lives is one of the many themes running through this quarter's Housing Scotland, which also features the latest on Universal Credit, a review of the SFHA Homelessness to Housed event and a look at Scottish Veterans Residences’ Art Club. This edition of our quarterly magazine has been issued, and print versions have been sent to all of our SFHA members and associates.
Commenting on this week’s release of the latest homelessness statistics published by the Scottish Government, Sally Thomas, Chief Executive, of the Scottish Federation of Housing Associations (SFHA), said: “With nearly 18,500 people seeking homelessness support between April and September last year, these figures give a clear warning there is more work to be done to end homelessness in Scotland."
Radical change needed to tackle homelessness.
SFHA's Homeless to Housed conference attracted nearly 100 housing professionals to hear from experts about the factors involved in homelessness, and how it can be tackled.
Scottish Government announces its 2019/20 budget.
Ardenglen Housing Association raises £3000 for homeless charities.
From Homeless to Housed, 13 December 2018, Grassmarket Centre, Edinburgh.
Positive Action in Housing requests donations to provide essential support to vulnerable people this winter.
