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.
Review of Section 11 of the Homelessness (Scotland) Act 2003
This research report reviews the effectiveness of Section 11 of the Homelessness (Scotland) Act 2003, as an early intervention tool to prevent homelessness.
Published: 30 September 2011
Consultation response - The Scottish Social Housing Charter: A Consultation
Shelter Scotland's response to the Scottish Government's consultation on the new Scottish Social Housing Charter.
Published: 30 September 2011
Resources for investment in affordable housing in Scotland
Chartered Institute of Housing Scotland (CIH) and Shelter Scotland submission to the Scottish Government Spending Review 2012-2015.
Published: 30 September 2011
A Shelter Scotland report: Housing Options in Scotland
The Scottish Government is encouraging local authorities to develop Housing Options advice services as a key part of their homelessness prevention work. This paper looks at what Housing Options advice is in practice, how the approach is being developed across Scotland, strengths and weaknessess that are emerging and what the next steps might be.
Published: 31 July 2011
Shelter Scotland '2012 Commitment' Briefing
A Shelter Scotland briefing on the '2012 commitment' made in the Homelessness etc (Scotland) 2003 Act, which gives every unintentionally homeless person the right to permanent housing.
Published: 30 June 2011
Investment in New Affordable Homes in Scotland 2011/2012
Briefing on investment in new affordable homes in Scotland following recent Scottish elections and budget announcement.
Published: 30 June 2011
Scottish Government Discussion Paper Response: Scottish Social Housing Charter
Shelter Scotland's response to the Scottish Government's discussion paper for the Scottish Social Housing Charter.
Published: 31 May 2011
The facts: bad housing and homelessness for children and young people in Scotland 2011
The report seeks to provide a real picture of how many children and young people are affected by poor housing conditions and homelessness in Scotland.
Published: 30 April 2011
Scottish Parliamentary Election 2011 - Shelter Scotland's Assessment of the Party Manifestos
Scottish Parliamentary Election 2011 - Shelter Scotland's Assessment of the Party Manifestos
Published: 30 April 2011
Running away and future homelessness - the missing link?
This report is about young people, aged under 16, who run away from home or care and how that might be related to future homelessness. Shelter Scotland believes that today's runaways are tomorrows young homeless people and that if we are serious about preventing homelessness then addressing why children and young people run away is essential.
Published: 30 April 2011