Scottish Government

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Contents

Foreword

SECTION 1
Introduction
Changed context
The Government's Purpose
Relationship between Local and National Government
Service development and delivery
Joint working
Changes to homelessness legislation and guidance
Culture change and the service user perspective
Conclusions

SECTION 2
Introduction
Conclusions
Outcome 1: No-one should have to sleep rough
Conclusions
Outcome 2: Existing homelessness becomes more visible
Conclusions
Outcome 3: Sustainable resettlement is secured for people who become homeless
Introduction
Accommodation
Registered social landlords
Private rented sector
Furniture
Housing supply
Support
Health
Employment
Benefits
Social networks
Conclusions
Outcome 4: Fewer people become homeless in the first place
Introduction
Looked after children
Ex-service personnel
Ex-offenders
People at immediate threat of eviction
Disabled people
Domestic abuse
Pro-active provision of advice and support
Recording outcomes
Conclusions
Outcome 5: The duration of homelessness is reduced
Conclusions

SECTION 3
Introduction
Current position
Factors set out in the Ministerial Statement on Abolition of Priority Need
Impact on social lets
Temporary accommodation
Sustainability of solutions
Progress towards the Scottish Housing Quality Standard
Voids management
Support needs
Hidden homelessness
Preventative activity
Modelling findings
Conclusions

Annex A - Membership of Homelessness Monitoring Group
Annex B - Local Authority Progress Towards 2009 Target