Homelessness

This Forum is concerned with the statutory homelessness functions of local authorities. 

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This Forum is concerned with the statutory homelessness functions of local authorities. As such, it will mainly be concerned with Housing Options and homelessness prevention, the assessment and investigation of homeless presentations, the provision of temporary accommodation, the permanent rehousing of homeless households and supporting them to sustain their new homes. 

This community of practice is primarily for LA members. As a member, you can expect to have the opportunity to meet quarterly, access to a dedicated online discussion forum, data dashboards, guidance documents and other publications. 

Key Content

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Delivering Rapid Rehousing Transition Plans

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Using the full breadth of Housing Options to prevent homelessness

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Provision of ‘suitable’ temporary accommodation, meeting the Unsuitable Accommodation Order

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Sustainably rehousing homeless households in all tenures

Publications and reports

Annual Gathering 2024: Housing Bill and Homelessness Provision

Allan Jones, Transformation Programme Manager at Aberdeenshire Council and Tim Pogson, Service Improvement Manager at Scotland’s Housing Network will host a workshop focussed on the Housing Bill and Homelessness Provisions.

Homelessness Forum Report, August 2024

Report of August 2024 online meeting of the Homelessness Forum which was focussed on the declaration of housing emergencies

Argyll and Bute Housing Emergency

Presentation by Douglas Whyte of Argyll and Bute Council to the August 2024 meeting of the Homelessness Forum.

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