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.
Written Evidence to the UN Special Rapporteur on extreme poverty and human rights
This is a written evidence submission ahead of the UN Rapporteur's 2018 Visit to the UK on extreme poverty and human rights.
Published: 30 September 2018
Shelter Scotland Impact Report 2017/18
This report summarises and analyses the work and impact of Shelter Scotland in 2017/18, including our advice and support, campaigning and policy work and training for professionals.
Published: 30 September 2018
Shelter Scotland response to the Work and Pensions Committee inquiry on the benefit cap
This is Shelter Scotland's written evidence submitted to the Work and Pensions Committee inquiry on the benefit cap.
Published: 30 September 2018
Shelter Scotland Response to the Social Security Committee’s Call for Views on In-Work Poverty
Shelter Scotland welcomes the opportunity to respond to the Scottish Parliament’s call for views on in-work poverty.
Published: 31 August 2018
Response to SSAC Consultation on Managed Migration to Universal Credit
Shelter Scotland welcomes the opportunity to raise our concerns about the challenges involved with the managed migration of all recipients of legacy benefits onto Universal Credit.
Published: 31 August 2018
Supported Lodgings
The business case sets out a model for a well-managed scheme designed around the needs of young people based on the research findings. A business plan and proposals for a pilot scheme for Supported Lodgings are presented in this report.
Published: 31 August 2018
Time in temporary accommodation 2018
This is one of a series of topic briefings relating to housing and homelessness. This is a statistical briefing looking at the time households in Scotland spent in temporary accommodation in 2017/18.
Published: 31 July 2018
Energy Efficient Scotland consultation: Shelter Scotland response
This is Shelter Scotland's response to the Scottish Government's consultation on Energy Efficient Scotland.
Published: 31 July 2018
Children who are homeless 2018
This is one of a series of topic briefings relating to housing and homelessness. This is a statistical briefing looking at the number of children who are homeless.
Published: 31 July 2018
Health and homelessness 2018
This is one of a series of topic briefings relating to housing and homelessness. This briefing focuses on a large-scale data-linkage research project by the Scottish Government to analyse the relationship between homelessness and health.
Published: 31 July 2018