The September issue of the SHAW has been published
The SFHA/HSEU Housing Support Group met in Edinburgh on March 29.
Two House of Commons committees have called on the UK Government to scrap plans to base rent allowances for supported housing tenants on Local Housing Allowance (LHA) rates.
Scottish Government introduces Universal Credit flexibilities
Scottish Government introduces Universal Credit flexibilities
The Work and Pensions Committee have launched two inquiries - the first is a re-launch into Universal Credit, the second is an inquiry into the benefit cap. SFHA would like to ask for member input in order to draft evidence for these inquiries.
Susan Park has been appointed Director General Universal Credit Operations, accountable for its operation in jobcentres and service centres.
Thanks to input from SFHA members, SFHA have responded to the Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG) and Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) consultation on funding reforms of supported housing. Read this article to find out more.
Wednesday 18 October sees the House of Commons focus on the rollout of Universal Credit. In the morning the Secretary of State will be before the Work and Pensions Committee and in the afternoon there will be an opposition day debate on whether to pause the accelerated rollout of Universal Credit.
Federation continues to highlight impact of Universal Credit.
Blog by David Stewart, SFHA Policy Lead
New report on potential impact of LHA cap by CIH Scotland in partnership with the Scottish Government
Your organisation can help highlight the policy's impact by taking part in the SFHA's monthly survey and case study appeal.
UK Government will press ahead will Universal Credit roll-out.
DWP Statistics reflect surge of claimants with housing costs in full service
