Validation and Consultancy

New for 2025.

Following our acqusition of CD Consultancy we are now offering an in-depth ARC validation service.  This involves working with relevant staff to examine the ‘data behind the data’ with a view to ensuring the Technical Guidance is fully understood and is being followed; that any information provided can be evidenced and is properly aligned to the definitions as set out by Scottish Housing Regulator.

The In-depth Validation service is your opportunity to have your data reviewed by an external expert acting as a ‘critical friend’, with the ultimate aim of supporting you to achieve accurate reporting.

 

 

Bespoke service

To find out more about our Validation and Consultancy services please contact our Head of Validation and Consultancy, Ross Morris, to discuss your organisation’s bespoke needs.

 

 

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    In-Depth ARC Validation
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    Bespoke Service
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    Ensure accuracy in reporting and good data governance
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    Provides external scrutiny for your committee/board

Fees and Charges

Our daily rate is £595 + VAT for SHN members and £625 + VAT for non-members.

Publications and reports

Member Query – Housing Benefit Processes for Hotel Temporary Accommodation

Outcome of a member query looking at how Local Authorities manage hotel accommodation for homeless households.

SHN Member Data Submission Charter

This Charter sets out what SHN asks of members when participating in benchmarking and data exercises, and what members can expect from SHN.

SHN Strengthens its Commitment to Trusted Data and Meaningful Insight

Scotland’s Housing Network has adopted a new Code of Practice for Data, Benchmarking and Insight, strengthening our commitment to producing benchmarking and insight that members can trust and use with confidence.