Latest homelessness statistics wake up call
Posted 23 Jan 2018
The latest homelessness statistics released by the Scottish Government, show a 2% increase in homeless applications, a total of 14,607 homelessness assessments and a 10% increase in children in temporary accommodation between April and September 2017, compared to the same period in 2016.
Commenting on the statistics, Adam Lang, Head of Communications and Policy at Shelter Scotland, said:
“These figures show that on average between April to September 2017 a household in Scotland became homeless every 18 minutes. This is just not acceptable in 21st century Scotland.