Today I-SPHERE publishes a report that provides an analysis of ‘core homelessness’ in Scotland’s four largest cities. In this new blog, Mandy Littlewood takes us through some of the main findings.
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Homelessness and Charity: Whose needs are we serving?
In September 2017, I-SPHERE hosted a visit from Cameron Parsell (University of Queensland). Here he reflects on the role of charity in responding to homelessness in advanced welfare state contexts.
Social Rented Housing in the (Dis)United Kingdom
In the aftermath of Theresa May’s much-trailed announcement on social housing, Mark Stephens reflects on housing policy divergence in the UK.
I-SPHERE’s Director Welcomes NAO Report on Homelessness
Professor Suzanne Fitzpatrick responds to the National Audit Office’s new on homelessness in England.
Paid Internship Programme on Homelessness with The Oak Foundation and I-SPHERE – Deadline for applications 9th August 2017
Applications are now invited for the first round of a series of paid internships on the theme of homelessness, offered by the Oak Foundation in partnership with the Institute of Social Policy, Housing and Equalities Research (I-SPHERE) at Heriot-Watt University Edinburgh.
‘Changing the game’ for people with multiple needs: the role of evidence and reason
Tackling multiple disadvantage requires prioritising reason and evidence over the lure of exciting new approaches and the inertia of established ways of working, argues Beth Watts.
Three priorities for tackling homelessness in Scotland
In light of impressive changes to homelessness legislation elsewhere in the UK, Scotland’s claim to be a world-leader on homelessness may be weakening. Beth Watts identifies three areas where Scotland can raise its game.
Who will house the poorest? Developments on homelessness in England
Following the publication of our sixth annual Homelessness Monitor report focusing on developments and trends in England, Suzanne Fitzpatrick asks who will house those on low incomes in the future?
Interventionist and enforcement responses to rough sleeping and begging: Opportunities, challenges and dilemmas
Sarah Johnsen summarises a recent event, organised in partnership with Crisis and Glasgow Homelessness Network, exploring interventionist responses to rough sleeping and begging.
Innovation and effectiveness in a ‘cold climate’
Beth Watts argues that the growing focus on innovative responses to homelessness must be balanced with a commitment to approaches we already know work.