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.
The Work and Pensions Committee and the Communities and Local Government Committee launched a joint inquiry into the Government's funding reform for supported housing in December 2016. SFHA have been listening to members to prepare evidence for the Joint Committees. Read this article to find out more.
Working together for a Scotland free from food insecurity
Communities Secretary Angela Constance, Housing Minister Kevin Stewart and Community Safety Minister Annabelle Ewing met with key partners.
Landmark legislation published
New DWP positions announced
Share your thoughts on the LHA cap
SFHA initial reaction to election result.
Association reports level of rent arrears “significantly” decreased
Detail on SFHA General Election asks
