Press releases and statements
New figures reveal a shocking increase in homeless deaths
Housing charity Shelter Scotland has said that the significant increase in deaths among people who are homeless is a clear indication of a broken housing system. A lack of safe, secure and affordable social homes, as well as the legal right to one, are both major factors in the deaths of hundreds of people experiencing homelessness.
Posted on 30 Nov 2021
New figures reveal a shocking increase in homeless deaths2021 private rent rises show Scotland’s housing system is broken
Housing and homelessness charity Shelter Scotland says rising rents in the private sector continue to put pressure on renters, a double whammy for many who are still struggling with the effects of the pandemic, demonstrating the need for more social housing.
Posted on 16 Nov 2021
2021 private rent rises show Scotland’s housing system is broken1 in 10 say their home harms their health
One in 10 adults in Scotland - equivalent to 444,000 people - say their current home harms their health.
Posted on 13 Oct 2021
1 in 10 say their home harms their healthEvicting tenants from social housing cost at least £28 million
Alison Watson, Director of Shelter Scotland
Posted on 07 Sep 2021
Evicting tenants from social housing cost at least £28 millionThe promise of a fairer housing system for Scotland
Shelter Scotland responds to the housing plans announced by the Scottish Government and the Scottish Green Party
Posted on 20 Aug 2021
The promise of a fairer housing system for ScotlandComment on latest quarterly homelessness statistics
“Shelter Scotland welcomes the small drop in the number of people currently living in temporary accommodation waiting for a safe, permanent home. “We recognise the work of frontline council staff who are providing lifeline services to people who would otherwise have nowhere to go.
Posted on 10 Aug 2021
Comment on latest quarterly homelessness statisticsCouncil homelessness casework rises 10% during the pandemic
Shelter Scotland responds to latest homelessness statistics
Posted on 29 Jun 2021
Council homelessness casework rises 10% during the pandemicScotland's housing system failing 1.5million people
1.5million failed by a broken and biased housing system. Perry is one of those denied the home he needs.
Posted on 26 May 2021
Scotland's housing system failing 1.5million peopleHomelessness statistics expose massive shortage of suitable homes
Our director Alison Watson responds to the latest homelessness statistics for the first six months of the pandemic
Posted on 23 Mar 2021
Homelessness statistics expose massive shortage of suitable homes216 people died while homeless in Scotland in 2019
Shelter Scotland's comment on the latest deaths while homeless statistics for 2019
Posted on 23 Feb 2021
216 people died while homeless in Scotland in 2019