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

Housing Management Forum for Local Authorities

Our next Housing Management Forum for Local Authorities will have a focus on the housing needs of young people leaving care and care experienced young people.
26th - 26th Jun 2023
Microsoft Teams

Latest News

Scottish Fuel Fund

04-May-23
Funds secured by HACT and Melville are now available for housing associations to access, providing vouchers to support residents with rising fuel costs.

CRER report highlights persistent inequalities and disadvantages that highten BME people’s risk of destitution

04-May-23
Despite rising homelessness in BME communities in recent years and persistent inqualities and disadvantages that heighten BME people's risk of destitution.

Using the PRS to meet homelessness demand

23-Feb-23
Scotland's Housing Network publish good practice guide funded by the Scottish Government on how to use the PRS to meet homelessness demand.

Publications and reports

Member Query – Young People Leaving Care – May 2023

Responses received to a recent member query on support provision and education for young people leaving care. Updated 17/5/23 with additional return

PRS Homelessness Forum Report 2023

Report of the meeting of the Private Rented Sector Homelessness Forum of March 2023

Briefing note: Prison sentences and homelessness applicants

This briefing note provides an overview of local authorities proceudres regarding the status of a homeless application and the corresponding housing application when a homeless application enters prison. Eleven local authorities responded.

Past Events

PRS Homelessness Forum

Bringing empty homes back into use as private lets for housing applicants, and new guidance from SHN on rehousing applicants in PRS tenancies.
15th - 15th Mar 2023
2.00
Online

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