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. 

Who is it for

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

Forthcoming Events

Private Rented Sector Homelessness Forum

Focussing on recently published CIH Scotland report, Improving Access to the Private Rented Sector, and Aberdeenshire Council's experience of operating a Rent Deposit Guarantee Scheme.
3rd Apr 2024
Online

Homelessness Forum, April 2024

Regular meeting of the Homelessness Forum with inputs from the Scottish Housing Regulator on the "systemic failure" in homelessness and Scottish Borders Council on their housing support services.
9th Apr 2024
Online

Latest News

Housing Option Toolkit Now Complete!

22-Feb-24
In co-operation with the Housing hubs, the Steering Group and Scottish Government Scotlands Housing Network are delighted to inform you that the Housing Options Toolkit modules are now complete!

Housing First Monitoring Report: April-September 2023

19-Jan-24
The latest figures for Housing First have been published on the Scottish Government’s web site.

The Homelessness Monitor: Scotland 2024

19-Jan-24
The fifth Scotland-focused Monitor report provides a state-of-the-nation look at homelessness in Scotland has been published.

Publications and reports

The Pros and Cons of 100% Lets to Homeless – Practice Bite

Members' thoughts on the usefulness and implications of offering 100% of lets to homeless households

Downsizing Schemes Practice Bite

Collated responses to a member query on the topic of downsizing schemes

GCC Downsizing Scheme RSL Information

A GCC note providing information for their RSL partners about the new downsizing scheme.

Past Events

Homelessness Forum (November 2023)

Meeting of the Homelessness Forum at which resources for those working with NRPF households will be considered, and also achieving high satisfaction standards in temporary accommodation.
23rd Nov 2023
Online

PRS Homelessness Forum

Preventing homelessness in the PRS, and understanding its role better in meeting housing need.
29th Sep 2023
Online

Homelessness Forum

Meeting of the local authority Homelessness Forum, discussing temporary accommodation standards and Inverclyde Council's improvement journey
10th Aug 2023
online

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