Policy library
In this library you will find our latest policy reports, briefings, consultation responses, evidence for Scottish Parliament committees etc. This policy work underpins all of our advocacy and influencing activity to bring about change.
Are you with us campaign update December 2019
This briefing for politicians summarises what we have achieved so far with the Are You With Us? campaign, including what support we have secured to strengthen the human right to housing in Scotland from across the political spectrum, from the public, and from organisations.
Published: 31 December 2019
Behind the Statistics 2018-19: Conclusion and recommendations
This report looks at recommendations based on homelessness stats.
Published: 31 December 2019
Behind the Statistics 2018-19: What happens when people leave homelessness services?
This report looks at what happens when people leave homelessness services.
Published: 31 December 2019
Behind the Statistics 2018-19: How is temporary accommodation used?
This report looks at how temporary accommodation is used.
Published: 31 December 2019
Behind the Statistics 2018-19: Why do people become homeless?
This report looks at why people become homeless.
Published: 31 December 2019
Behind the Statistics 2018-19: Who becomes homeless?
This report looks at who becomes homeless.
Published: 31 December 2019
Behind the Statistics 2018-19: How many people become homeless?
This report looks at how many people are homeless.
Published: 31 December 2019
Behind the Statistics 2018-19: Introduction and Key Points
This report provides a presentation and analysis of the Government's homelessness statistics.
Published: 31 December 2019
Behind the Statistics 2018-19: Introduction and Key Points
This report provides a presentation and analysis of the government's homelessness statistics, with a view to giving the reader a better understanding of the homelessness system in Scotland, and how we measure homelessness in Scotland.
Published: 1 December 2019
Behind the Statistics 2018-19
This is the 2018-19 edition of our annual statistical publication, looking at the Scottish Government's official homelessness statistics and linking them to the experiences of Shelter Scotland service users and our campaigning priorities.
Published: 30 November 2019