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.
Social Security (Scotland) Bill Stage 1 Debate Briefing
Shelter Scotland welcomes the introduction of the Social Security (Scotland) Bill; particularly the principles of dignity and respect and positioning social security as an investment in the people of Scotland.
Published: 31 December 2017
Ending Period Poverty - Shelter Scotland Consultation Response
This is a response to the Ending Period Poverty Consultation, and represents Shelter Scotland's views on the proposal for a Bill to ensure free access to sanitary products, including in schools, colleges and universities.
Published: 31 December 2017
Consultation on Fire and Smoke Alarms in Scottish Homes
This is Shelter Scotland's response to the Scottish Government's consultation on fire and smoke alarms in Scottish homes.
Published: 31 December 2017
Scottish Government Homelessness & Rough Sleeping Action Group - Shelter Scotland's Recommendations for Action
We very much welcome the formation of the Scottish Government’s new Homelessness and Rough Sleeping Action Group and hope that it can quickly move to deliver the changes needed on the ground for those facing or at risk of homelessness in Scotland today.
Published: 30 November 2017
Shelter Scotland briefing: 'No DSS'
The briefing concludes by laying out the next steps to improve private renting for renters who receive Housing Benefit.
Published: 31 October 2017
No DSS Report
A review of evidence on landlord and letting agent attitudes to tenants receiving Housing Benefit.
Published: 31 October 2017
The Socio Economic Duty: Shelter Scotland consultation response
Shelter Scotland welcome the opportunity to respond to the consultation on the Socio Economic Duty which asks particular public authorities to do more to tackle the inequalities of outcome caused by socio-economic disadvantage.
Published: 31 October 2017
First Month's Rent Flexibilities - Good Practice Guide
This joint good practice guide between Shelter Scotland and SFHA explores the issue of first month's rent flexibilities. It draws on findings from a survey for housing associations and aims to give recommendations on how housing associations can be supported to be flexible around the first month's rent.
Published: 30 September 2017
Shelter Scotland Impact Report 2016/17
This summary of Shelter Scotland’s work and impact in the last year highlights that Scotland is still very much in the grip of a housing crisis. It is a housing crisis with a human cost that disproportionately impacts on some of the most vulnerable in our society. It is for this reason that our work today, sadly, remains as vital as it did when we were founded in Scotland, nearly 50 years ago in 1968.
Published: 31 July 2017
Shelter Scotland response to The Homeless Persons (Unsuitable Accommodation) (Scotland) Amendment 2017
This consultation response sets out Shelter Scotland's view on the proposed amendment to the Homeless Persons (Unsuitable Accommodation) (Scotland) Order. The amendment proposes to reduce the limit for time spent unsuitable accommodation from 14 days to 7 days.
Published: 31 July 2017