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Housing Support Bulletin Issue 8 (January 2010)

Abstract of January 2010 Bulletin

  1. Linking LHS and Housing Support Conference took place on 8th December 2009 bringing together staff from Local Authorities, the Scottish Government and Service Providers.
  2. Research into Social Networks is being planned by the Rock Trust with funding from the Big Lottery.
  3. Housing Support Statistics are currently under review by the Scottish Government with the assistance of a working group.
  4. Procurement - New Guidance for Social Care Procurement is the subject of a consultation exercise being conducted the the Scottish Government.
  5. SSSC Consultation - Registering Managers of Care at Home Services and housing support managers from late 2010.
  6. Housing Benefit Consultation is being conducted by the DWP with a deadline of 22nd February 2010.
  7. Questions and Answers cover issues relating to VAT on agency staff costs, HB rules affecting temporary accommodation and procurement and contract values.
  8. HSEU Research into Housing Support Funding Levels and Service Volume in Scotland 2008/2009 has now been completed and its findings have recently been reported.
  9. SeaScape is a service in South Ayrshire and provides rent deposit guarantees, tenancy support and befriending.
  10. Scottish Government is looking at Reshaping Care for Older People and has identified 5 workstreams relating to outcomes for older people's housing.
  11. Housing Voluntary Grant Scheme Awards provides £2.4m funding for housing support in Scotland.