Reflecting on an I-SPHERE report on measuring the personal wellbeing of marginalised groups, here Glen Bramley blogs on these and other findings for including the ‘un-included’ in official statistics.
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Scottish Government launches Ending Homelessness Together action plan
Professor Suzanne Fitzpatrick of I-SPHERE recently sat on Scottish Government’s Homelessness and Rough Sleeping Action Group, who’s recommendations have informed the Ending Homelessness and Together action plan launched today. The Ending Homelessness Together Action Plan will focus on: Providing a person centred approach to support individual needs Putting prevention first, to minimise the risk of […]
I-SPHERE Destitution research informs UN report and UK Parliamentary inquiry launched
On his recent and much-publicised visit to the UK, the United Nations Special Rapporteur on Extreme Poverty drew on I-SPHERE research which estimated that over 1.5million people, including 365,000 children, were destitute in the UK at some point in 2017. You can read the full statement at https://www.ohchr.org/EN/NewsEvents/Pages/DisplayNews.aspx?NewsID=23881&LangID=E, You can find our more on our Destitution in the UK research […]
The Social Housing Green Paper: The beginning not the end
Great expectations were placed on the Social Housing Green paper (A new deal for social housing). Whilst there have been some welcome developments it barely gets to grips with the main focus on regulation and governance. To have a debate, it needs to be structured.
Homeless people use Facebook and Whatsapp too!
In this blog Fran Calvo, a homelessness practitioner and scholar visiting I-SPHERE from Universitat Ramon Llull in Catalonia, reflects on the use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) by members of the homeless population.
Children’s Rights and Public Space in South Korea
In June, Dr Jenny Wood traveled to Seoul, South Korea to present her PhD research on children’s rights and public space. In this blog she reflects on the experience and discusses the state of play for children.
Fixed Term Tenancies: Social housing at a cross-roads
A new I-SPHERE report reveals how housing associations and local authorities in England are using Fixed Term Tenancies.
The role of temporary accommodation in the perpetuation of chronic homelessness
Here, Lynne McMordie shares the findings of new research on the nature and design of temporary accommodation (TA) services in Belfast and their efficacy in resolving homelessness for those with more complex needs.
Temporary accommodation in Scotland: where are we now, and where do we go from here?
What is the state of play for temporary accommodation in Scotland? In this blog, Dr Beth Watts reflects on new I-SPHERE report and where to go next.
Conditionality and sanctions in welfare policy: broadening the debate
Beth Watts and Suzanne Fitzpatrick discuss their newly released Routledge book on Welfare Conditionality.