Housing Support Bulletin Issue 10 (July 2010)

Abstract of July 2010 Bulletin

Fresh Thinking, New Ideas - the Scottish Government launched a policy discussion paper on housing on 1st June 2010 and is inviting the public to comment on the issues outlined in it.
Homelessness and its Prevention - Scottish Government and Cosla delivered a conference to consider ways of preventing homelessness.
Questions and Answers cover issues relating to housing benefit eligibility, the HSEU's research into chanrging for services and the finalisation of social procurement guidelines.
Update on the development fo the Better Futures outcomes tool.
Launch of the HSEU's new photography competition for service users, 'No place like home'.
The HSEU is developing a new case study resource to showcase good practice in housing support.
THe HSEU's Hsouing Support Survey on funding levels and service volumne for 2009/2010 is now in circulation with providers.
Case studies of the work of Glasgow Housing Association and Aspire Housing and Personal Services Development which both won awards at the Scottish Care Conference 2010.
The Scottish Government has launched a consultation on its Wider Planning for an Ageing Population report to gather the views of housing and service providers, older people and others with an interest in ageing population issues. The Cross Sector Supported Accommodation Working Group met to consider mapping of provision and identifcation of practice.

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