Press releases and statements
Scandal of Scotland’s invisible homeless children
A new survey has revealed that the majority of people in Scotland do not know how many children become homeless every day.
Posted on 15 Dec 2021
Scandal of Scotland’s invisible homeless childrenShelter Scotland reacts to announcement of affordable housing commitment in Scottish Budget
Shelter Scotland comment on the Scottish Budget announcement, in which Cabinet Secretary for Finance Kate Forbes announced in her statement a commitment from the Scottish Government to progressing the Affordable Housing Supply Programme,
Posted on 09 Dec 2021
Shelter Scotland reacts to announcement of affordable housing commitment in Scottish BudgetShelter Scotland calls for guarantee on social house building as new statistics reveal a 33% drop in social homes completion on the previous year
Commenting on the housing statistics quarterly update, which shows that the number of completions for social sector homes in the 12 months to March 2021 is over a third (33%) lower than the year before, Shelter Scotland is calling for the Scottish Government to ensure the number of affordable homes are committed to in the next budget.
Posted on 07 Dec 2021
Shelter Scotland calls for guarantee on social house building as new statistics reveal a 33% drop in social homes completion on the previous yearScottish housing leaders call on new guarantee to protect social housing commitment
Housing charity Shelter Scotland, alongside the Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) and the Scottish Federation of Housing Associations (SFHA), has joined forces in an open letter to MSP Kate Forbes, Cabinet Secretary for Finance and the Economy, to ask for a guarantee on the social house building commitment ahead of the Scottish Government budget announcement.
Posted on 06 Dec 2021
Scottish housing leaders call on new guarantee to protect social housing commitmentNew 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 statistics