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LATEST DOCUMENTS
Alcohol Service Developments Briefing
(April 2010)
The
latest briefing is now available on the Aberdeen City Alcohol and Drugs
Partnership website.
Joint Health Protection Plan 2010-2012 The Joint Health Protection Plan 2010-2012 is now available on the Aberdeen City Community Health Partnership website at www.aberdeencitychp.org.uk.
Going
Forth – Food Access and Health Inequalities The CFHS networking conference, Going Forth, took place in October 2009 and focused on community initiatives that are developing and sustaining food and health activities that address food access and health inequalities across Scotland. This publication highlights key points from the conference workshops.
Download the March newsletter of the
IASP Task Force on Suicide Postvention or Bereavment. Browse to read:
Youth Commission on Alcohol Presents Recommendations to Scottish Government A youth panel is to call on the Government to ban alcohol advertisements from public places in a bid to "change Scotland's culture of alcohol misuse". Scotland's first Youth Commission on Alcohol will make the recommendations to Public Health Minister Shona Robison after a year-long investigation into alcohol abuse.
Matthew Taylor and Philippa Stroud provide two different perspectives on the kinds of reforms needed to provide long-term, secure housing for the people least able to afford it. These Viewpoints were commissioned as part of the JRF Housing Market Taskforce programme, which aims to address the root causes of instability in the UK housing market.
Review of Mental Health Law Consultation Analysis A Review Group investigated and addressed areas of the Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003 which were experiencing continuing problems. The Review Group presented their recommendations to the Scottish Government in March 2009. The Scottish Government wished to consult on the recommendations and published a consultation document in August 2009 which attracted 82 responses. The main findings from the analysis of these responses are summarised in a report.
How can parents escape from recurrent poverty? The study explores the reasons behind the low-pay/no-pay cycle and recurrent poverty among parents, drawing mainly on qualitative interviews with disadvantaged parents across Scotland and focus groups with practitioners, plus secondary data analysis. It also presents some potential solutions to the problems identified.
Scottish Government's HIV Action Plan
The Scottish Government has published its HIV Action Plan for 2009 - 2014 which aims to reduce transmission and undiagnosed infection, to address the health needs of people living with HIV and to effectively coordinate services across the health, social care and voluntary sectors. The Scottish Government's strategy for HIV is available to download here. An external review of the work of HIV Scotland, commissioned by the Scottish Government, has also been published, and can be viewed on the HIV Scotland website here. Whilst the latest HIV statistics are available from the Health Protection Scotland website here.
Scottish Government Consultations Social Care Procurement Scotland Guidance Consultation (Deadline: 5th April 2010) Consultation of Options for Future Charity Appeals Route in Scotland (Deadline: 5th April 2010) Consultation paper on a proposed housing bill: the private rented sector, licensing of mobile home sites and the twenty year rules (Deadline: 18th April 2010) Self-directed support: A National Strategy for Scotland (Deadline: 7th May 2010)
Scottish Prison Population Projections
This publication provides annual projections for
Scottish prison populations as well as highlighting recent trends in prison
populations.
Self Directed
Support Payments
This publication, published on the Scottish Government
website, presents a census of Self-directed Support (direct payments) across
Scotland.
Self Directed Support Payments
Aberdeen Partnership Newsletters The latest issues of the Aberdeen Partnership Newsletter. Mental Health Foundation GuideChoice, Control And Recovery: A Guide To Self-Directed Support, this booklet has been produced by the Mental Health Foundation and voices of Experience in partnership with the Scottish Government to provide accessible information on Self-directed support (SDS) tailored to people who experience mental health problems. This booklet is for people who experience mental health problems and who are interested in getting access to self-directed support in Scotland.
Devolution's Impact on Low Incomes and Places What is the impact of devolution for people and places in poverty? For the tenth anniversary of devolution, the Joseph Rowntree Foundation has published a series of reports which explore trends in social and economic disadvantage as well as policy developments in four areas: housing and homelessness, employment, neighbourhood regeneration and long-term care for older people.
A progress update has been issued by the joint Scottish Government/COSLA steering group. The group's remit includes assessing, informing and influencing progress towards the 2012 homelessness target.
The Societal Cost of Alcohol Misuse in Scotland for 2007 This report aims to derive estimates of the cost of alcohol misuse in Scotland for 2007 (the latest year for which the majority of data are available).
A Social Work Inspection Agency guide for council’s in managing and improving performance.
Money Advice Giving Methods: A Review Of Selected Recent Literature The purpose of this summary is to provide an overview of research on current money advice giving methods and to assess their relative costs and effectiveness for different client groups. By highlighting gaps in knowledge, the review will help to direct future research priorities.
The Review Of The Mental Health (Care And Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003 - Consultation Responses Responses to the review on the Mental Health (Care and Treatment) Act 2003
Health Literacy - A Scoping Study: Final Report Health Literacy - A Scoping Study: Final Report.
2008-09 Scottish Crime And Justice Survey - Partner Abuse Results from the Scottish Crime and Justice Survey 2008/09: Partner Abuse module.
This report outlines the response to the consultation: "Repossession of Residential Property - Protection of Tenant" for the Home Owner and Debtor Protection (Scotland) Bill. The consultation sought views on three separate proposals designed to protect tenants whose landlord was to be subect to a possession order. This report outlines the responses made to this consultation.
This research findings document outlines the response to the consultation: "Repossession of Residential Property - Protection of Tenant" for the Home Owner and Debtor Protection (Scotland) Bill. The consultation sought views on three separate proposals designed to protect tenants whose landlord was to be subect to a possession order. This report outlines the responses made to this consultation.
Alcohol And Food: Making The Public Health Connections A literature review into the links surrounding alcohol and food.
Violence Against Women And Girls Communications Toolkit The Government Equalities Office has developed a communications guidance and toolkit, Tackling Violence against Women and Girls: a guide to good practice communication in order to support and inform government communication in the area of violence against women and girls. Reducing violence against women and girls requires a long-term shift in public attitudes, and effective and strategic communications will play a key role in achieving this.
Drug Treatment Waiting Times Information Framework Report: July-September 2009 This publication presents data from the Drug Treatment Waiting Times Information Framework. It includes details on the number of clients waiting and the time waited for; (1) clients to be offered an assessment date, (2) clients to be offered an appointment date for their first intervention and (3) clients to be offered an appointment date for specific interventions.
Addiction Drug Information Leaflets A number of publications to help you feel better-informed about drugs, alcohol and the problems they can cause.
Guidance On The Consumption Of Alcohol By Children And Young People A 102-page PDF report by the Chief Medical Officer.
Scottish Housing Market Review December 2009 December edition of the monthly housing market bulletin for Scotland that collates a range of statistics on house prices, housing market activity, cost and availability of finance and repossessions and finance. Produced by the Scottish Government Centre for Housing Market Analysis.
Local Authority Housing Bulletin December 2009 December edition of the monthly local authority housing bulletin that collates a range of time series statistics on volume of transactions and house prices. Produced by the Scottish Government Centre for Housing Market Analysis.
A Safer, Healthier And More Responsible Attitude To Alcohol In Aberdeen Aberdeen City Alcohol & Drug Partnership’s 10 year alcohol strategy for Aberdeen covering 2009-2019.
EMLC Aberdeen City & Shire Information Leaflet The purpose of the service is to provide free legal advice and representation to BME communities, in the Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire local authority areas, who are facing difficulties as a result of the economic downturn.
Scottish Women’s Aid 2009 Census Day Statistics Scottish Women’s Aid 2009 census day statistics, collected over a 24-hour period on 24th September 2009.
A resource showing the potential dangers of excessive drinking.
This handbook has been written for current and ex-drug injectors. It gives information and advice about the hep C virus, and the tests you can take to see if you’ve been infected.
Tenancy Sustainment In Scotland In July 2009 Shelter Scotland undertook a survey of councils and Registered Social Landlords (RSLs) on the extent to which social landlords measure tenancy sustainment and what that shows us.
Registered Social Landlords (RSLs) have an important role to play to prevent and alleviate homelessness. This thematic report reviews RSLs’ contribution to helping local authorities meet their duties to homeless people, with a particular focus on meeting the 2012 target to give permanent accommodation to all homeless people.
NHS Health Scotland have recently created a new section on their website which outlines the evidence base behind alcohol minimum pricing as a means for reducing the health impacts of hazardous alcohol consumption. The section includes ‘Quick Facts’ and FAQ on alcohol minimum pricing.
Continuity Vital After Prison Treatment Whether the in-prison treatment was a drug-free therapeutic community or methadone maintenance, two long-term follow-up studies have confirmed that post-release continuity is vital to sustain the benefits.
Alcohol Arrest Referral - A Guide To Setting Up Schemes This document has been produced to help commissioners of services e.g. Drug and Alcohol Action teams (DAATs) and project teams who are considering establishing or further developing Alcohol Arrest Referral (AAR) schemes.
Signing On And Stepping Up? Report Recently completed research that followed some of the first parents to move onto Jobseeker’s Allowance (JSA). The benefit rules changed recently so that most single parents whose oldest child is aged 12-15 have been moved off Income Support and onto JSA.
Monitoring Poverty And Social Exclusion 2009 The annual report on the state of poverty and social exclusion in the United Kingdom from the Joseph Rowntree Foundation and the New Policy Institute.
Asylum-Seeking Women: Violence And Health Scottish Refugee Council has developed an advice leaflet for women who have experienced abuse or mental health issues. The leaflet highlights where to get information, support and help in Scotland and identifies key findings from the report on asylum-seeking women, voilence and health.
Provisional statistics related to Section 11 of the Homelessness etc (Scotland) Act 2003 which came into force on April 1st 2009. It gives local authorities early notice of households at risk of homelessness due to eviction. Section 11 places a duty on landlords (except local authority landlords) and creditors to notify the relevant local authority when they raise proceedings for possession or serve certain other notices.
Continuing Care Research: What We Have Learned And Where We Are Going Are alcohol and drug dependence best treated as chronic conditions needing extended care, or should we expect patients to recover and leave treatment? Whatever the answer, this review finds that generally the offer of long-term continuing care leads to better outcomes.
Supporting The Supporters: Families Of Drug Misusers This 8-page briefing highlights the key findings and implications of the study ‘Family members and carers of dependent drug users: prevalence, social cost, resource savings and treatment responses. The Full Report is also available.
HIV Action Plan In Scotland: December 2009 To March 2014 The development of this HIV Action Plan signals a renewed focus on HIV and aims to reduce transmission and undiagnosed infection, to address the health needs of people living with HIV and to effectively coordinate services across the health, social care and voluntary sectors.
A longitudinal and cross-country overview of contemporary changes to the UK's housing and neighbourhoods and an assessment of progress against key Government policy objectives.
Commissioning, Delivery And Perceptions Of Emergency Accommodation For Young Runaways This study was commissioned by the Department for Children, Schools and Families in England, in association with the devolved administrations in Scotland and Wales, to explore solutions that will meet the emergency accommodation needs of young runaways.
Prison Statistics Scotland: 2008-09 Statistical bulletin showing information on the Scottish prison population.
Scottish House Condition Survey: Key Findings For 2008 The Scottish House Condition Survey (SHCS) is the only national survey of housing and households undertaken in Scotland. It combines both an interview with occupants and a physical inspection of dwellings to build a picture of Scotland's occupied housing stock which covers all types of households and dwellings across the entire country - whether owned or rented, flats or houses.
Domestic Abuse Recorded By The Police In Scotland 2008-09 Statistics on domestic abuse, based on details of incidents of domestic abuse returned by the eight Scottish police forces in 2008-09.
Volatile Substance Abuse (Solvent Abuse) - Grampian Campaign Evaluation Evaluation of a campaign by the three Alcohol & Drugs Partnerships in Grampian to highlight the dangers of solvent abuse.
Volatile Substance Abuse (Solvent Abuse) - Research Results Results of research carried out into the awareness of, and attitudes towards, solvent abuse in Grampian.
Managing The Care Needs Of Drunk And Incapable People: A Literature Review And Needs Assessment Summary of findings and recommendations from a research study on the needs of drunk and incapable people in Scotland.
SAMH - After A Suicide Booklet This revised booklet helps with the practical issues that need to be faced after a suicide, talks about some of the emotions which might be experienced and suggest some places to get help.
Evaluation Of The Delivering For Mental Health Peer Support Worker Pilot Scheme The overarching aims of the evaluation were to assess the impact of the peer support pilot on service users, peer support workers and the wider service system as well as assessing the process of implementation at national and local levels.
Labour Market Statistics November 2009 Labour market statistics for the UK with data up until the end of September 2009. Access this document
NHS Scotland Performance HEAT Targets The latest NHS Scotland performance management HEAT (Health Improvement, Efficiency, Access, Treatment) targets include a commitment to ensure that 90 per cent of people who need treatment for their drug problem receive it within three weeks. A similar target to cover specialist alcohol misuse treatment will come into force the following year.
Eviction Of Children And Families: The Impact And The Alternatives A Shelter Scotland report which highlights the depth of the eviction problem in Scotland and the devastating impact it can have on the lives of children and families. It also focuses in on best practice and looks at alternatives to eviction being used by a variety of organisations across the country.
This major report by Citizens Advice Scotland (CAS) reveals that the numbers - and levels - of personal debt among Citizens Advice Bureaux (CAB) clients has more than doubled over the last 5 years. The detailed report analyses figures from real debt cases brought to CAB staff across Scotland and reveals a picture of rapidly mounting debt against a background of increasingly aggressive recovery tactics from lenders.
When Times Are Tough - Tracking Household Spending And Debt Through Diaries This briefing from the Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) presents the interim findings from the research, undertaken over four months with low-income families across the UK, which aims to produce in-depth understanding of the dynamics between spending, saving and debt. It provides fresh insight into the impact of the recession on the daily realities of people’s lives.
Children, Young People And Alcohol: How They Learn And How To Prevent Excessive Use What influences how children and young people behave towards alcohol.
Not Just For Drinkers: Screening And Motivational Interviews Help Heroin And Cocaine Users Substantial minorities of heroin and cocaine users identified while visiting a US hospital for medical care cut back after assessment and brief motivational counselling.
2009 Annual Report: The State Of The Drugs Problem In Europe The report on the state of the drugs problem in Europe presents the European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction’s (EMCDDA) yearly overview of the drug phenomenon.
Abused Women Benefit Most From Holistic Counselling A major US government project found that women with substance use and mental health problems and traumatised by a history of sexual or physical abuse benefited most from services which offered integrated counselling addressing all these issues.
Breaking The Cycle Of Substance Misuse Among Families The results of a three-year Addaction pilot project.
Employability Learning Network This leaflet gives further information on the Employability Learning Network facilitated by The Scottish Governments Employability team.
Scottish Index Of Multiple Deprivation: 2009 Scottish Index of Multiple Deprivation 2009: General Report. (See also a guidance leaflet covering what the SIMD 2009 can and can't be used for.)
Scottish National Standards For Information And Advice Providers: A Quality Assurance Framework 2009 Scottish National Standards for Information and Advice Providers: A Quality Assurance Framework 2009.
The aim of this Guidance Note is to share some of the learning from the work that took place with children and young people to develop the Delivery Plan, in order to provide those responsible for implementing the Delivery Plan with tools and resources needed for the ongoing process of involving children and young people in the Plan’s implementation.
The report is intended an overview of the current extent of key infectious diseases among those who inject illicit drugs for public health practitioners and those commissioning and providing services to drug-users.
Work And Worklessness In Deprived Neighbourhoods This study contrasts policy assumptions about work and worklessness with the personal experiences of residents living in deprived neighbourhoods.
Communities In Recession: The Impact On Deprived Neighbourhoods What impact is the current recession having on disadvantaged communities and what can we learn from evidence from previous recessions?
Communities In Recession: The Reality In Four Neighbourhoods Journalist Karen Day documents her visits to four communities to illustrate the impact of the recession on the lives of the people who live there.
Scottish Registered Social Landlords Performance Statistics 2008-09 Statistical tables produced from information supplied by Registered Social Landlords (RSLs) in their Annual Performance and Statistical Return (APSR).
CHR (Common Housing Registers) Guide: Building A Common Housing Register: A Practitioner's Guide A practical guide to the development of common housing registers between local authorities and registered social landlords in Scotland. The guide draws on the experience of those areas in Scotland who have successfully implemented a common housing register to assist those in the early stages of developing a CHR.
Labour Market Statistics October 2009 Labour market statistics for the UK with data up until the end of August 2009.
Alcohol Consumption, Mortality And Morbidity - Key Findings Key findings from Professor Martin Plant, Alcohol Health and Research Unit, Faculty of Health and Sciences, University of the West of England. Professor Plant and his team were commissioned by Alcohol Concern in April 2009 to investigate what the future may hold for the nation’s drinking habits and associated harms.
NHS Grampian Dental Plan 2008-12 A plan for improving oral health and modernising NHS dental services in Grampian.
Life Expectancy For Administrative Areas Within Scotland, 2006-2008 Life Expectancy for NHS Board and local authority areas within Scotland, 2006-2008.
Assessing The Scale And Impact Of Illicit Drug Markets In Scotland This report provides initial estimates of the size and value of the illicit drugs market, and estimates of the social and economic cost of illicit drug use in Scotland for the year 2006.
National Drug Treatment Waiting Times - April To June 2009 This publication presents data from the Drug Treatment Waiting Times Information Framework. It includes details on the number of clients waiting and the time waited for (1) clients to be offered an assessment date, (2) clients to be offered an appointment date for their first intervention and (3) clients to be offered an appointment date for specific interventions (namely: structured preparatory & motivational intervention, prescribed drug treatment, community based support / rehabilitation and residential rehabilitation.)
Reforming The Right To Buy: A Capital Investment? A policy briefing by the Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) on plans to end the ‘Right to Buy’.
Pillar Aberdeen’s Annual Report 08/09 This Annual Report gives a picture of the varied range of support and activities Pillar can offer and demonstrates some of their key achievements in 2008/09.
Evaluation Of The Scottish Government Children's Services Women's Aid Fund The purpose of this report is to provide an evaluation of the effectiveness of the Scottish Government Children's Services Women's Aid Fund in its first year of operation (1st April 2006 - 31st March 2007). It is based on an analysis of the 43 Children's Services who received funding under the scheme.
Needle And Syringe Programmes: Providing People Who Inject Drugs With Injecting Equipment This guidance is for anyone who provides or commissions a needle and syringe programme, including those working in pharmacies and drug (and alcohol) action teams. Needle and syringe programmes provide sterile injecting equipment to people who inject illicit drugs.
Registration Of Private Landlords: Guidance For Local Authorities General guidance for Local Authorities to administer and manage the Private Landlord Registration Scheme.
Home Owner And Debtor Protection (Scotland) Bill Proposals for a new law to protect people affected by debt. It aims to review legislative protection available to home owners and to address practical support for those in financial difficulty.
Estimating The National And Local Prevalence Of Problem Drug Misuse In Scotland This report outlines the results of a study funded by the Scottish Government and the University of Glasgow to provide estimates of the prevalence of problem drug misuse in Scotland.
A Four-Point Manifesto For Tackling Multiple Needs And Exclusions Making Every Adult Matter (MEAM) is a coalition of four national charities Clinks, DrugScope, Homeless Link and Mind. This manifesto aims to influence policy and services for adults with multiple needs and exclusions.
Teaching Reading To Adults Handbook The pack introduces some key concepts on the teaching of reading to adults including phonics, effective teaching and learning, and working with mixed ability groups. It is a resource for professional development as well as for individual tutors who are looking for inspiration.
Comparing Taxes And Benefits In 1979, 1997 And 2008 This study uses 'lifetime simulation' for different income earners to look at the impact of taxes and benefits over time.
Engaging Public Support For Eradicating UK Poverty A summary of the findings from the Joseph Rowntree Foundation's Public Interest in Poverty Issues programme, looking at attitudes to poverty and what influences them, and ways of building public support for tackling poverty.
Long-Term Monitoring Of Health Inequalities: Headline Indicators - September 2009 This publication is an update of headline indicators from the long term monitoring of health inequalities report, first published in September 2008.
The Scottish Health Survey 2008 Results of the Scottish Health Survey 2008.
Local Authority Housing Income And Expenditure: 1997-98 To 2009-10 Information on Local Authority housing income and expenditure in the period 1997-98 to 2009-10.
LDAN Briefing On Domestic Violence And Substance Misuse London Alcohol and Drugs Network (LDAN) briefing which discusses addressing the underlying complexities of both the substance misuse and violent behaviour to fully support and protect the families and individuals involved.
Model-Based Appraisal Of Alcohol Minimum Pricing And Off-Licensed Trade Discount Bans In Scotland Report on minimum pricing and off-trade discount bans in Scotland.
Gypsies/Travellers In Scotland The Twice Yearly Count - January 2009 Gypsies/Travellers in Scotland: The Twice Yearly Count - No. 15: January 2009.
Draft Housing (Scotland) Bill Consultation Responses A list of responses to the consultation on the draft Housing (Scotland) Bill.
Scottish Budget: Draft Budget 2010-11 The Scottish Government’s Draft Budget for 2010-11.
Labour market statistics for the UK with data up until the end of July 2009.
Healthwise Aberdeen ‘Most Wanted Collection’ Produced by Healthwise Aberdeen, this is a resource for Adult Literacies Tutors to use when working with adult learners on food related literacy and numeracy.
A summary report of the fourth wave of the Well? What do you think? Survey of the Scottish population and their attitudes to mental illness and mental wellbeing. This contains analysis of the factors associated with mental wellbeing and mental problems, and those associated with attitudes to mental wellbeing and mental problems.
In 2006 Community Food and Health (Scotland) produced Minding Their Own Business, an introduction to business and social enterprise for organisations supporting local communities tackling inequalities in diet and health. Minding Their Own Business Too is a companion to this toolkit. In response to suggestions from people involved in community food and health work, it focuses on examples of community food and health organisations that have moved from thinking about being enterprising, to doing it.
Affordable Housing Securing Planning Consent 2008/09 Presents key statistics from the third survey of Planning Authorities on the amount of affordable housing provision granted planning consent during the 2008/09 financial year, and the three previous years.
This is the first of three "taking a closer look" self-evaluation guides to be produced by the Social Work inspection Agency (SWIA).
Alcohol Awareness Week Toolkit The Alcohol Awareness Week campaign (4th-10th October) is supported by a comprehensive toolkit containing examples of how to get involved, case studies and a quiz for you to print out and use. Online elements mentioned in the toolkit (the button, email signature strip and half banner) are available to download at http://www.alcoholawarenessweek.com/resources/.
Druglink Street Drug Trends Survey 2009 Summary of Druglink’s drug trends survey with regard to the use, quality and price of substances available on the streets of the UK. Compiled using feedback from 70 frontline drug services, police forces, drug actions teams and user groups in 20 towns and cities across the UK.
Banning Evictions For Rent Arrears In Stirling Earlier this year Stirling Council took the decision to ban eviction for rent arrears following a motion raised by Councillor Alasdair MacPherson, the portfolio holder for housing. Councillor MacPherson explains the motivation behind his proposal and what alternative action Stirling Council is now taking to address rent arrears.
Operation Of The Homeless Persons Legislation In Scotland: 2008-09 Annual statistical bulletin providing statistics on homelessness applications, assessments and outcomes in Scotland and on numbers in temporary accommodation.
Recovery And The Uk Drug Treatment System: Key Dimensions Of Change This discussion aims to develop the ongoing debate about the future of the Drug Treatment field in the United Kingdom.
Learning Is Good For Your Health The training in this pack will engage participants in a range of activities to raise their awareness of adult literacies and the impact low literacy and numeracy skills can have on health. Participants will have the opportunity to share their experiences of literacies, examine case studies and gain confidence in broaching the subject of literacies.
Work And Worklessness Among Households 2009 This provides information about working-age households, and about the adults and children living in them, by household economic activity status.
International Harm Reduction Association ‘50 Best Collection’ – Overdose This collection brings together documents that provide the best information on overdose and overdose prevention. This is the latest in a series of 50 Best Collections commissioned or created by IHRA as part of their work to promote harm reduction on a global basis.
Supporting The First Steps From Capacity To Community A report describing how housing associations and other voluntary and community groups can learn from each other in building the capacity of the third sector.
Progress In Adult Literacy And Numeracy In Scotland 2008/2009 This report describes the difference that literacies learning has made in Scotland during 2008/2009 by using the four areas of life as set out in ALNIS and the Curriculum Framework. It features statements about the difference literacies learning has made to adult learners, their tutors and stakeholders in adult literacies work, together with updates on national and local developments.
Building Solutions: Shelter Scotland's Submission To The Budget 2010-11 Shelter Scotland's submission in advance of the Scottish Budget going to Parliament in the autumn of 2009. It follows their earlier report, 'Building pressure', in which they described the increasing difficulties in gaining access to housing.
Drug-Related Deaths In The UK – Annual Report 2009 This report, published by the national programme on Substance Abuse Deaths (np-SAD), is used by universities, the UK Government, national and international agencies as an indicator of the extent and nature of drug problems and misuse, and makes a contribution towards the prevention of substance abuse problems.
Housing Statistics For Scotland 2009: Key Trends Summary Latest Housing Statistics For Scotland (2009). Includes stats on; New Housing Supply, New House Building, AHIP, Right to Buy, Public Sector Stock, Lettings, Evictions, HMO and House Improvements.
Scotland's People Annual Report: Results From 2007/2008 Scottish Household Survey A National Statistics publication for Scotland, providing reliable and up-to-date information on the composition, characteristics and behaviour of Scottish households, both nationally and at a sub-national level.
Social Work Inspection Agency: Annual Report And Accounts 2008-09 Social Work Inspection Agency: Annual Report and Accounts 2008-09.
Immigration And Asylum Statistics Annual immigration statistics for 2008, covering migration from Eastern Europe, asylum applications and removals and voluntary departures.
Carers And Supporting Recovery Report This unique report, commissioned by the Scottish Recovery Network, is the result of a long-standing project to investigate carers' perspectives on recovery and their experiences of supporting recovery.
Health & Homelessness Directory Evaluation Results Summary of results of the recent evaluation of the Aberdeen Health & Homelessness Directory. Users were asked their opinions on the Service Directory, Information Centre and the weekly Health & Homelessness Updates. Also includes user statistics for 1st August 2008 – 31st July 2009.
Job Seekers Allowance Data July 2009 Statistics on the number of people claiming job seekers allowance from May 2008–July 2009. The information is split by local authority area and age of claimant. There is also information on the amount of time people have been claiming for and statistics on caseloads relating to Incapacity Benefit/Severe Disablement Allowance.
Accommodation Needs Assessment Of Gypsies/Travellers In Grampian 2008-2009 The overall aim of this study was to identify and quantify Gypsies/Travellers’ accommodation needs over the next 5 years in Grampian as well as providing some insight into likely longer term requirements.
Drug Related Deaths In Scotland In 2008 Statistics of drug-related deaths in 2008 and earlier years, broken down by cause of death, selected drugs reported, age and sex. Includes three tables of figures for Health Board areas, and three for Council areas. f
Pandemic Swine Flu And The Homeless Sector - General Principles Homelessness covers a number of different groups of people, each of whom will have their own specific patterns of difficulty in a pandemic situation. This document focuses on minimising the spread of infection by good hygiene practices.
This paper reviews information sources on how prices and the cost of living vary between locations – specifically between urban and rural areas.
Refocusing Drug-Related Law Enforcement To Address Harms Report by the UK Drug Policy Commission discussing an opportunity for enforcement to impact on reducing drug-related harms in the community, such as violence and sexual exploitation.
Women’s Aid Survivors Handbook (Updated For 2009) The Survivor's Handbook provides practical support and information for women experiencing domestic violence, with simple guidance on every aspect of seeking support.
Scottish Alcohol Needs Assessment This report aims to estimate the gap between the number of people in the population in need of specialist alcohol treatment and the number who actually access treatment.
Scottish Suicide Statistics & Choose Life Briefing Local authority suicide statistics with details of all “Deaths caused by intentional self harm and events of undetermined intent” from 1982-2008. Please also see a Choose Life briefing giving some background to the statistics.
Alcohol Awareness Week Toolkit This toolkit has all the information you need to get involved in Alcohol Awareness Week 2009 which takes place from October 4th-10th.
Consultation On Children, Young People And Alcohol: Summary Of Responses The DCSF's (Department for Children, Schools and Families) review of the evidence has shown some worrying trends and a clearer picture of the risks that young people may be facing if they drink too much or too often.
A collection of materials for leading therapeutic sessions that build motivation and readiness for change.
Drug Misuse Declared: Findings From The 2008/09 British Crime Survey This annual statistical bulletin examines the prevalence and trends of illicit drug use among a nationally representative sample of 16 to 59 year olds (with a particular focus on young people aged 16 to 24) resident in households in England and Wales.
Social Work Inspection Agency Performance Inspection: Aberdeen City Council: Follow-Up Report Follow up report of Aberdeen City's social work services.
International rapid evidence review of services for homeless people with substance misuse problems that considers models of service delivery and outcome measurement within a Scottish context.
Identifying The Priorities Of Tenants Of Social Landlords Main report detailing the findings from research which aimed to identify tenants' priorities for social housing provided by both Registered Social Landlords (RSLs) and Local Authorities via a representative survey of 500 social housing tenants and postal survey of Registered Tenants Organisations RTOs.
Local Area Labour Markets In Scotland: Statistics From The Annual Population Survey 2008 Summary publication of results from the Annual Population Survey 2008, presenting analysis on the labour market, education and training. Results are provided for Scotland and local authority areas in Scotland.
Impact Of Alcohol Consumption On Young People: A Review Of Reviews The aim of the study was to undertake a systematic review of the published review literature and summarise the evidence on the harms and benefits of alcohol consumption for children and young people. In this process they assessed the quality of the evidence in this field and its relevance to a UK population. They also identified gaps in the research which need to be addressed.
Poverty And Inequalities In Scotland Conference Report Report of a conference held in conjunction with the SPIU Glasgow Caledonian University.
This review is the culmination of joint efforts between NHS Health Scotland and the Medical Research Council (MRC) Social and Public Health Sciences Unit. It represents the first of its kind in Scotland: a view of current research and gaps across key populations who may experience sexual ill health due to their lifestyles and their limited access to services.
Young People’s Views On Sex And UK Sexual Health Services UNICEF UK, supported by THT (Terrence Higgins Trust), commissioned research to bring to life the views and experiences of young people in the UK in relation to their sexual health, and to identify why some young people engage in risky sexual behaviour.
Leaflet produced by Penumbra for professionals and clients, with information on a number of aspects of self harm. The leaflet is available in Arabic, Bengali, Chinese, English, French, Polish and Russian.
Social Landlords In Scotland: Shaping Up For Improvement This report reviews the findings from The Scottish Housing Regulator's inspection work over the past five years and comments on the performance of Scotland's social landlords.
Developing The Use Of Online Blended Learning With Adult Literacies Learners In Scotland This is the report of a project run by Learning Connections from September 08 to March 09 to encourage the development and use of Online Blended Learning with adult literacies learners in Scotland.
Breaking Through – Healthy Living Centres: Removing The Barriers To Wellbeing This series of articles highlights the work of Healthy Living Centres (HLCs) in Scotland. The articles demonstrate that one of the most effective ways of addressing health inequalities and increasing the health and wellbeing of a community is to listen and act on needs identified by the communities themselves.
The Price Is Right: Protecting Communities Through Action On Alcohol Sales This report by Alcohol Concern investigates the relationship between the price of alcohol, consumption levels and alcohol-related harms.
Recovery And Drug Dependency: A New Deal For Families Drawing on a seminar held by Adfam and DrugScope on the positive role families can play in supporting recovery from drug dependency, this paper considers recovery and the family as mutually reinforcing and suggests ways of moving forward to improve outcomes for problematic drug users, their families and wider society.
Scottish Housing Market Review, July 2009 July edition of the monthly housing market bulletin for Scotland that collates a range of statistics on house prices, housing market activity, cost and availability of finance and repossessions and finance. Produced by the Scottish Government Centre for Housing Market Analysis.
Local Authority Housing Bulletin July 2009 July 2009 edition of the Local Authority Housing Bulletin. A collation of timeseries statistics on volume of transactions and house prices.
A Guide To Improving Practice In Housing For Drug Users This is a 16-page booklet offering fresh insight into the planning, development and delivery of housing and related support services for drug users and introduces new routes to joined-up working that will help improve practice.
Drug Treatment Waiting Times Information Framework Report: January-March 2009 This is the first publication of drug treatment waiting times using a revised publication format.
A Minimum Income Standard For Britain In 2009 This study updates 2008’s innovative research, based on what members of the public thought people need for an acceptable minimum standard of living.
Drug Misusing Offenders: Ensuring The Continuity-Of-Care Between Prison And Community This document provides specific guidance on managing the continuity-of-care journey that drug misusing offenders follow on entering prison from the community, whilst in prison, and exiting prison.
Repossessions In Scotland - An Action Plan To Protect Homeowners Alexis Camble, Policy Officer for Shelter Scotland, outlines the findings and recommendations of the Repossessions Working Group set up in response to the current economic downturn and consequent rise in repossessions by the Scottish Government.
Findings from evaluations of the activities of some of the recipients of the CFHS (Community Food and Health Scotland) food, health and homelessness capacity building fund.
The Missing Ingredients: Practice, Policy And Impact: Food, Health And Homelessness In Scotland In 2008 CFHS (Community Food and Health Scotland) commissioned Blake Stevenson to look at what, if anything, had changed since 2006, when CFHS launched its food, health and homelessness intiative. The research findings are the basis of much of the material in this report.
Methamphetamine: A European Union Perspective In The Global Context This study focuses on the supply and use of methamphetamine in Europe, set in a global context. Methamphetamine is probably the most widely consumed synthetic stimulant in the world. In many countries across the globe it is reportedly the second most prevalent illicit drug after cannabis.
This study is based on in-depth interviews and questionnaires involving 967 homeless people at Salvation Army centres within the UK and Ireland.
Financial Inclusion And Housing: Baseline Survey This baseline has been identified through an online survey completed by CIH (Chartered Institute of Housing) members and housing organisations. It establishes which financial inclusion initiatives are priorities for housing, what work is being done, what partnership work is happening, and what the main barriers are to developing financial inclusion work.
Engaging Young Homeless People Homelessness charity Crisis has produced a "good practice guide" based on a one-year ‘V’ funded programme to provide volunteering opportunities to 52 homeless young people in London and Newcastle. This guide “tells it how it was" for one organisation, to help others to follow a similar process.
The World Drug Report presents comprehensive information on the illicit drug situation. It provides detailed estimates and trends on production, trafficking and consumption in the opium/heroin, coca/cocaine, cannabis and amphetamine-type stimulants markets.
Domestic Abuse 2008/09: Post Campaign Evaluation Report The Scottish Government has conducted an annual Domestic Abuse campaign for the past 11 years, focussing on the key message 'Domestic Abuse - there's no excuse'. This most recent wave (Wave 12) marked a change in approach, with the main message being that there is help out there for people who find themselves in abusive situations. This was supported by the introduction of a new TV advert - 'I Soar'.
Tackling Multiple Deprivation In Communities: Considering The Evidence Research summary outlining key findings from a review of the current context for geographically focussed community regeneration in Scotland, the impact of previous interventions and future challenges for area based regeneration.
Investing In Affordable Housing: Consultation Responses Responses to the consultation on Investing in Affordable Housing. Access this document Investing In Affordable Housing – The Way Forward A Scottish Government statement which outlines a shared view for the way forward in investment in the social housing sector.
Recipe For Success - Scotland's National Food And Drink Policy Food and drink policy for Scotland published in 2009.
Food Affordability, Access And Security: Their Implications For Scotland's Food Policy As part of the Forum set up by Ministers to develop a National Food and Drink Policy a group has met to consider issues related with Food Affordability, Food Access and Food security. The group has reviewed existing evidence on these issues and has developed a series of proposals which it feels could be taken ahead in Scotland.
National Forum On Drug Related Deaths In Scotland: Annual Report 2008-09 This is the second annual report from the National Forum on Drug-related Deaths.
Building Pressure: Access To Housing In Scotland In 2009 This Shelter Scotland report seeks to describe some of the symptoms of the current crisis in affordable housing, in order to support the case for the 2010-11 budget to be protected and enhanced, so that the situation can be improved.
Alcohol Attributable Mortality And Morbidity: Alcohol Population Attributable Fractions For Scotland This study totalled the proportion of 53 different causes of death - ranging from stomach cancer and strokes to assaults and road deaths - in which alcohol consumption played a part.
Provision Of Injecting Equipment In Scotland, 2007/08 This document reports on the findings of a survey of injecting equipment provision (IEP) to injecting drug users in 2007/08 in Scotland, carried out by Information Services Division, NHS Scotland.
Strategic Review Of Learning Connections Report into the findings and recommendations arising from a Strategic Review of Learning Connections, a division within the Lifelong Learning Directorate of Scottish Government.
NHSG When You're Ill Know Who To Turn To This booklet has been produced to help patients get the right medical assistance when ill or injured.
Drug Treatment Waiting Times (July-Sep 08) This publication presents data from the Drug Treatment Waiting Times Information Framework. It includes details on the number of clients waiting and the time waited for; (1) clients to be offered an assessment date and (2) clients to be offered an appointment date for any intervention.
Growing Up In Social Housing In Britain: A Profile Of Four Generations From 1946 To The Present Day A look at the role of social housing for four generations of families since the Second World War.
Monitoring The Impact Of The Recession On Various Demographic Groups A report jointly published by the Equality and Human Rights Commission, Department for Work and Pensions and the Government Equalities Office investigates how the recession is affecting groups of different age, gender, race and disability.
Living With Social Evils – The Voices Of Unheard Groups This Joseph Rowntree Foundation research used workshops/discussion groups with lone parents, ex-offenders, unemployed and other vulnerable and socially excluded people to explore their personal experiences of living and coping with social evils. Suggestions for overcoming them point to both individual and collective responsibility.
This Policy and Procedure was initially developed by The Grampian Adult Protection Working Group to provide a framework to enable appropriate recognition and response to situations where adults may be at risk of harm. The Policy and Procedure was reviewed and revised in October 2008, by the Grampian Adult Support and Protection Working Group, to take account of the Adult Support and Protection (Scotland) Act 2007 and its associated Code of Practice.
Report Of Radar Seminar On Mental Health And Employment Report of a seminar on mental health and employment.
Condemned – The Reality Of Life For Young Homeless People In Scotland Leaflet accompanying the Quarriers campaign to raise awareness of issues for young people experiencing homelessness.
Unemployment And The Role Of The Third Sector This report discusses the role the third sector plays, both as a generator of jobs and as a provider of support to individuals who struggle to achieve sustainable employment.
Leaflet for carers outlining their right to be involved in the decisions about the health care of the adult they care for.
Attitudes To Mental Illness 2009 Research Report National statistics on Attitudes to Mental Illness produced by the Department of Health. Released on 12 June 2009.
HM Chief Inspector Of Prisons For Scotland: Annual Report 2008-2009 Annual Report for 2008-09.
Prevention Of Homelessness Guidance Statutory guidance for local authorities on preventing homelessness. It sets out the powers and duties of local authorities in dealing with applications from people seeking help on the grounds that they are homeless or threatened with homelessness.
Repossessions Group - Final Report Report to Scottish Ministers from the Repossessions Working Group. It includes recommendations on further help needed for homeowners facing repossession.
This is the first in a series of Rethink reports on mental health recovery. It identifies 100 ways in which people working across the mental health sector can support the recovery of people with mental health problems.
Alcohol And Depression Factsheet A factsheet from Alcohol Focus Scotland and Depression Alliance Scotland. This covers the links between alcohol, mood and depression, signs that someone has an alcohol problem, signs of depression, mixing medication and alcohol, tips for feeling better, and where to get support.
Residential Drug Treatment Services: A Summary Of Good Practice This report is based on interviews with the local drug partnerships and services that scored highly in the Tier 4 commissioning and provision theme of the 2007-08 Healthcare Commission and NTA service review. The term ‘Tier 4 treatment’ covers inpatient treatment and residential rehabilitation.
Overview Of Mental Health Services Report Supplement: Service User And Carer Views This supplement accompanies the national report ‘Overview Of Mental Health Services’ and summarises the main findings from their work with users and carers.
Investing In Affordable Housing, A Consultation: An Analysis Of Responses The report is an analysis of responses to a consultation on investment in affordable housing. The consultation proposed a series of changes in the way that affordable housing would be delivered, designed to promote a leaner, better value for money approach to the way that affordable housing is procured by the Scottish Government.
Summary report of the first and written part of discusssion on the proposal to develop a forum.
NHS Smoking Cessation Service Statistics (Scotland) 1st January To 31st December 2008 This report presents information on clients attempting to quit smoking with the help of NHS smoking cessation services, and quit outcomes, during the 2008 calendar year. Included also are comparisons with data for the previous year. The primary source of the data is the National Smoking Cessation Database, managed by ISD Scotland.
Safer Lives: Changed Lives - A Shared Approach To Tackling Violence Against Women In Scotland Provides a shared understanding and approach which will guide the work of all partners to tackle violence against women in Scotland. This document aims to assist those working to this end by providing a definition, setting out guiding principles and suggesting a focus for work.
The Road To Recovery: One Year On A progress report detailing achievements over the last year following the publication of Scotland's drugs strategy "The Road to Recovery".
Guidance To Local Authorities On Fuel Poverty Guidance to Local Authorities on Fuel Poverty.
Guidance To Local Authorities On Fuel Poverty: Case Studies Case studies of innovative and successful fuel poverty projects across Scotland. Includes information on the Combined Heat & Power project in Aberdeen.
Accessing The Private Rented Sector: The Cost Effectiveness Of Deposit Guarantee Schemes In Scotland This research, by the homeless charity Crisis, aims to highlight the financial benefits that can be gained through the use of a Deposit Guarantee Scheme (DGS) to help homeless and vulnerably housed people in Scotland to access private rented accommodation.
A guide for social housing providers and homelessness services produced by Stonewall Scotland and The Scottish Housing Regulator.
Recognising And Addressing Homophobic And Transphobic Harassment A guide for social housing providers and homelessness services produced by Stonewall Scotland and The Scottish Housing Regulator regarding homophobic and transphobic harassment.
Child Poverty In Scotland: Taking The Next Steps This Joseph Rowntree Foundation ‘Viewpoint’ discusses progress made in Scotland to end child poverty, and suggests what the Scottish Government needs to do to reach the 2020 target.
Tackling Alcohol Harm: Lessons From Other Fields This report presents seven case studies, each telling the story of an initiative designed to bring about attitudinal, behavioural or policy change, for example sustainable transport use or youth smoking prevention. This novel approach provides a unique insight into how the application of new thinking may help to reduce harmful drinking patterns.
Credit Unions In Scotland (UK Government) Report of an inquiry into Credit Unions in Scotland, to examine the issues of: The future for Credit Unions in Scotland; The problem of financial exclusion and financial literacy, and affordable lending, credit and debt.
Scottish Housing Market Review May 2009 First edition of a new monthly housing market bulletin for Scotland. Collating a range of statistics on house prices, housing market activity, cost and availability of finance and repossessions and finance. Produced by the Scottish Government Centre for Housing Market Analysis.
Produced by Refugee Support, this is the first comprehensive study on the housing and homelessness issues facing LGBT asylum seekers.
Housing Statistics For Scotland (Data Up To December 08) The Housing Statistics for Scotland web tables contain a range of time series and summary tables available to download in Excel format. The tables were last updated on 26 May 2009 and include data to 31 March 2009 for new social housing and to 31 December 2008 for other housing indicators. New tables have also been introduced on the full range of affordable housing activity funded by the Affordable Housing Investment Programme.
Rethinking Recession – Needs And Opportunities For Sector Change A report for the Princes Trust by the Cass Business School, examining the effect of the recession on youth unemployment and the services which seek to tackle this problem.
Evaluation Of Intensive Family Support Projects In Scotland Evaluation of the establishment, operations and impact of 5 projects focused on families at risk of eviction for antisocial behaviour.
Achieving Smoke-Free Mental Health Services In Scotland - Consultation Responses Responses to the recent consultation on ‘Achieving Smoke-free Mental Health Services in Scotland’.
Overview Of Mental Health Services An Audit Scotland report that provides an overview of mental health services across Scotland. They looked at mental health services provided by the NHS, councils, prisons, the police and the voluntary sector across Scotland for people of all ages. The study examines the accessibility and availability of services and how much is spent on them.
Know The Score – Information Booklets A range of publications and materials for professionals on drugs and their effects.
Housing For Disabled Children And Their Families: An Information Resource An overview of information about housing for disabled children and their families, and ideas for improving their circumstances.
Internet-Based Drug Treatment Interventions This report provides a comprehensive review of the relatively new phenomenon of internet-based Drug Treatment Interventions (DTI).
Summary of the results of focus groups held by Aberdeen Foyer into the eating habits of people living in temporary accommodation in the North East.
Final Demand – Debt And Mental Health Booklet This booklet is based on a programme of research and intervention on debt and mental health undertaken by the Royal College of Psychiatrists. It is collaboration between people with direct experience of mental health problems, researchers from the Royal College of Psychiatrists and Rethink, and money advice, health and social care organisations.
A self-help guide for family and friends living with the effects of drug or alcohol use. Produced by The Princess Royal Trust VOCAL Carers Centre.
These research findings summarise the report exploring the experiences of service users, their carers, and a range of service professionals living and working with the new Act and compare experiences with expectations expressed prior to its implementation. The report identifies a number of issues for future development of mental health law and the involvement of service users.
This report explores the experiences of service users, their carers, and a range of service professionals living and working with the new Act and compare experiences with expectations expressed prior to its implementation. The report identifies a number of issues for future development of mental health law and the involvement of service users.
Poverty And Income Inequality In Scotland: 2007/08 This National Statistics publication supersedes 'Scottish Households Below Average Income 2006/07'. It presents annual estimates of the proportion and number of children, working age adults and pensioners living in low income households in Scotland and the distribution of household income across Scotland. The estimates are used to monitor progress towards UK and Scottish Government targets to reduce poverty and income inequality.
Towards A Mentally Flourishing Scotland: Policy And Action Plan 2009-2011 This policy and action plan outlines the Government's plans for mental health improvement for the period 2009-2011.
Drinking In The UK: An Exploration Of Trends This report reviews research and highlights trends in alcohol consumption over the last 20 to 30 years.
Landlord Registration In Scotland: Three Years On A report by Shelter Scotland, detailing findings on the effectiveness of Scotland's Landlord Registration Scheme to register all private landlords and agents in the three years since it was implemented.
Preventing Homelessness, Sustaining Tenancies A discussion of the development and implementation of tenancy sustainment measures at Glasgow Housing Association in response to a considerable tenancy failure rate.
RSLs And Homelessness In Scotland A discussion paper addressing the increasing role RSLs are playing in Scottish social housing and housing homeless people.
This independent review was commissioned to examine the extent to which offenders with mental health problems or learning disabilities could, in appropriate cases, be diverted from prison to other services and the barriers to such diversion.
The review kept a broad remit and incorporated the range of mental health problems and learning disabilities across the whole of the criminal justice system, and made recommendations to government including the organisation of effective liaison and diversion arrangements and the services needed to support them.
Food, Health And Homelessness In Scotland – Mapping Practice, Progress And Impact This research was commissioned by Community Food and Health Scotland (CFHS) to look at where food and food work fits with Local Authority and Health Board strategies on homelessness. It also compares the situation in 2008 with that of 2006. A number of appendices are also available to download. Appendices 1-5.
Responses to the consultation into developing an acknowledgement and accountability approach for adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse.
The 2007 ESPAD Report: Substance Use Among Students In 35 Countries Summary report produced by the European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction (EMCDDA). The mandate of the EMCDDA is to collect, analyse and disseminate factual, objective, reliable and comparable information on the European drug situation.
Report Of The Alcohol And Drugs Delivery Reform Group This report explains and sets out the Group’s recommendations to Government on future local partnership arrangements to tackle alcohol and drugs misuse.
A New Framework For Local Partnerships On Alcohol And Drugs This document sets out a new framework for local partnerships on alcohol and drugs. It aims to ensure that all bodies involved in tackling alcohol and drugs problems are clear about their responsibilities and their relationships with each other; and to focus activity on the identification, pursuit and achievement of agreed, shared outcomes.
Delivering Better Outcomes: An Outcomes Toolkit For Alcohol And Drugs Partnerships (Version 1) Provides guidance on working towards an outcomes approach for ‘Alcohol and Drug Partnerships’ across Scotland. This tool will be updated on an ongoing basis.
Evaluation Of The Working For Families Fund (2004 - 2008) Evaluates the Working for Families Fund which was available in Scotland 2004-08, latterly in 20 local authority areas covering 79% of Scotland's population. This fund invested in initiatives to improve the employability of disadvantaged parents facing barriers, particularly childcare barriers, to participating in the labour market.
Review Of Section 5 Of The Housing (Scotland) Act 2001 Main report on research which examined the use of Section 5 of the Housing (Scotland) Act 2001 and other routes through which local authorities in Scotland assist statutorily homeless households in securing permanent accommodation from a Registered Social Landlord (RSL).
Review Of Section 5 Of The Housing (Scotland) Act 2001 - Research Findings Main findings of research which examined the use of Section 5 of the Housing (Scotland) Act 2001 and other routes through which local authorities in Scotland assist homeless households in securing permanent accommodation from RSLs.
Scottish Parliament Information Centre (SPICE) Briefing On Unemployment – March 2009 This briefing provides the latest unemployment data for Scottish Parliament constituency areas. Official unemployment rates from the Labour Force Survey are not available by Parliamentary constituency and so Claimant Count data is used in this analysis. The Claimant Count records the number of people claiming Jobseekers Allowance (JSA) and National Insurance Credits at Jobcentre Plus local offices.
Helping You Help Young People – Samaritans Youth Pack This pack aims to: introduce young people to a range of issues that affect emotional health; to explore those factors that contribute to emotional well being; to examine feelings commonly associated with emotional health and wellbeing; to explore the impact of emotional ill health and distress upon daily life.
Office For National Statistics Social Trends No.39 The Office for National Statistics has published their annual snapshot of the nation which draws together UK wide social and economic data from a wide range of government departments and other organisations. There are 13 chapters each focusing on a different social policy area, described in tables, figures and text: population, households and families, education and training, labour market, income and wealth, expenditure, health, social protection, crime and justice, housing, environment, transport, lifestyles and social participation.
Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme: Check To Protect In 2010, the Scottish Government is introducing a new membership scheme that will replace and improve upon the current disclosure arrangements for people who work with vulnerable groups. This information booklet summarises the new Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme.
Open Market Shared Equity Pilot (OMSEP) Administrative Procedures Detailed operational guidance for Registered Social Landlords (RSLs) and the Scottish Government on the operation of the Open Market Shared Equity pilot scheme. The OMSEP is designed to help people across Scotland who are on low incomes, particularly first-time buyers, become home owners.
Employment, Unemployment And Poverty In Scotland This paper, from the Poverty Alliance looks at trends in employment and unemployment over the last five years in the regions of Scotland. It highlights some of the key challenges now facing policy makers in the recession.
Mental Ill Health In The Adult Single Homeless Population: A Review Of The Literature This report reviews the national and international literature on mental ill health in the adult, single homeless population, with an estimate of the prevalence of mental ill health among adult single homeless people in the UK and commentary on housing interventions in this group.
You Can Afford To Leave: A Financial Guide For Women And Children Experiencing Domestic Violence This guide captures and shares Refuge’s expertise of working with women who have experienced economic abuse issues or who have faced financial worries and concerns when leaving a partner. Thanks to the discussions they have had with women who use Refuge’s services you will see a number of stories from women who explain the financial challenges they faced - real women who have experienced economic abuse and domestic violence, but who, with help and support, have gone on to build live free from violence.
The Primary Prevention Of Hepatitis C Among Injecting Drug Users A review of the prevention of hepatitis C and what actions could be taken to reduce its transmission and improve knowledge and awareness, particularly among at-risk groups.
HM Government Real Help For Scotland This booklet is produced by the UK Government and details all the help and sources of information that are available to families during the economic downturn.
Health And Wellbeing Profiles 2008 - Aberdeen City CHP This profile is one of 30 Community Health Partnership (CHP) area profiles compiled by the Scottish Public Health Observatory (ScotPHO) Team at the Information Services Division (ISD) of NHS National Services Scotland. The profiles comprise 61 indicators of health (e.g. ill-health & injury and mortality) and wider determinants of health (e.g. education, employment & prosperity and environment). They build on the 2004 community health profiles previously published by NHS Health Scotland.
Overdose: Bereavement - What Happens Now? Scottish Government booklet aimed at family and friends of an individual who has died of a suspected overdose.
Should Adult Benefit For Unemployment Now Be Raised? A Joseph Rowntree Foundation review of arguments for and against raising the value of Job Seeker’s Allowance (JSA).
Drug And Alcohol Services In Scotland Report by Audit Scotland to identify how much the public sector spends on ‘labelled’ drug and alcohol services in Scotland, whether evidence of need or what works determines how this money is used and what impact the money has had.
Results of a major review of the Private Rented Sector, undertaken by the Scottish Government. It is split into five volumes: Volume 1 - Key Findings and Policy Implications; Volume 2 - Views and Experiences of Tenants in the Private Rented Sector in Scotland; Volume 3 - Views and Experiences of Landlords in the Private Rented Sector in Scotland; Volume 4 - Bringing Private Sector Empty Houses into Use and Volume 5 - Good Practice Resource Pack for Working with Private Landlords.
CONSULTATIONSCall For Evidence On Alcohol Bill [Consultation 26/11/09-20/01/10] Views on minimum pricing of alcohol, off-sales discounts and raising the alcohol sales age to 21 have all been called for by the Health and Sport Committee of the Scottish Parliament.
Qualification Requirements For Managers Of Care At Home Services [Consultation 2/11/09-18/01/10] This consultation will establish who should register as a manager of a Care at Home or Housing Support service and what qualifications they require to do this. The qualification requirements for Housing Support Managers were set in 2005, however this current consultation proposes to update these.
A consultation on key elements of the secondary legislation required to implement the Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme in Scotland.
Grampian Health Plan [Consultation Open Until 11/12/09] Document which outlines the vision and proposed priorities for NHS Grampian for the next three years. See also the consultation questionnaire for preparing and submitting your responses.
This consultation document sets out a comprehensive approach to energy efficiency by the Scottish Government and the public sector in Scotland, focusing on its impact on energy and economic development, housing and transport and on the role it can play in delivering climate change targets.
The Debt Arrangement Scheme - Improving Access [Consultation 21/09/2009 - 14/12/2009] This consultation is intended to help shape the future of the Debt Arrangement Scheme and ensure that it is an accessible debt management tool.
The draft Commissioning Strategy for Social Care and Wellbeing for 2010 – 2013 is now available for comments.
Repossession Of Residential Property: Protection Of Tenants [Consultation CLOSED 06/11/09] A consultation on strengthening protection for tenants living in properties which may be repossessed.
A Review Group undertook a limited review of the Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003 to consider efficiency and patient experience of the Act. Views are sought until November. New Horizons: Towards A Shared Vision For Mental Health [Consultation CLOSED 15/10/09] New Horizons focuses on how Government, services and communities can work together to: get everyone to play their part in improving mental well-being; make it easier for people to get the right help; promote equality and make society fairer; and reduce the stigma that people with poor mental health experience. *English consultation, but may be of interest.
ARCHIVED DOCUMENTS
ABERDEEN CITY COUNCIL
Changes To Aberdeen City Council Housing Allocations Policy [Consultation CLOSED 31/08/09] Consultation on a review of Aberdeen City Council’s housing allocation policy. The aim of the consultation is to help the Council develop a policy which is clear, easy to use, addresses housing need and is customer focused. All their tenants will have used this service in the past and some may currently be seeking a transfer to another council house. Others who are not currently council tenants may also be using the service to try and find a new home.
Aberdeen City Council's Support For Carers Strategy 2009 – 2012 [Consultation CLOSED 31/07/09] This strategy will shape the development of support for carers and the involvement of carers in Aberdeen City 2009-2012. It has been produced by the Joint Future Carers Task Group. This group has representation from carers, carer organisations, NHS Grampian and Aberdeen City Council. Aberdeen Homelessness And Resettlement Strategy And Action Plan 2009 – 2013 (Consultation CLOSED 03/04/09) The Aberdeen Homelessness and Resettlement Strategy and Action Plan 2009 – 2013 identifies the proposed service developments and delivery to meet the needs of homeless people within the City. Aberdeen City Council invites you to make comment on the DRAFT Aberdeen Homelessness and Resettlement Strategy and Action Plan prior to it being submitted to committee for approval.
Aberdeen City Council Homelessness Annual Report 2008 Report on the work of the Council in alleviating homelessness, the main developments in services and looks ahead to the next year.
Aberdeen City Council Homelessness Service Detailed information on how the Homelessness Section of the Council seek to help homeless people. Includes sections on; priority need, intentional/unintentional homelessness and how homeless applications are processed.
Aberdeen Homelessness Strategy Produced by Aberdeen City Council to outline what will be done to tackle homelessness. The strategy identifies four key aims; prevention, intervention, resettlement and partnership working. A summary of the strategy can be found at: http://www.aberdeenhomelessfocus.org.uk/overview.asp
Aberdeen City Joint Health Improvement Plan Part of the Community Plan for Aberdeen. Sets out the main priorities for voluntary, public sector organisations and the community relating to improving health in the City.
NHS GRAMPIAN & NHS SCOTLANDScotland's Mental Health And Its Context: Adults 2009 This report provides the first systematic assessment of the mental health and associated contextual factors of the adult population of Scotland.
Mind The Difference - Cross Strand Equality And Diversity Resources About Mental Health In Scotland ‘Mind the Difference’ has been produced by the Mental Health & Race Equality Programme at NHS Health Scotland in partnership with Outside the Box. It will be of use to anyone with an interest in mental health, equality and diversity. Smoke-Free - NHS Grampian (Consultation CLOSED 31/03/09) NHS Grampian is progressing towards establishing a smoke-free environment for all its buildings and grounds, with a wide-ranging consultation. This consultation will focus on how the tobacco policy will be implemented. Views are needed from visitors, patients, staff, community councils, local groups, and members of the general public.
NHS Quality Improvement Service (QIS) Toolkit For Integrated Care Pathways (ICP) For Mental Health The ICP toolkit is an online resource dedicated to providing support to local care pathway development and implementation that meets national mental health care standards. Includes information on Depression, Borderline Personality Disorder and Bipolar Disorder. Physical Activity And Mental Health And Wellbeing: An Evidence Briefing Investigates the the role of physical activity in promoting mental wellbeing and preventing mental health problems. Commissioned by NHS Health Scotland. Research carried out by the University of Glasgow.
Alcohol/Drug Resources Update #2 List of Alcohol and Drugs education resources available for professionals, held by NHS Grampian at Summerfield House.
NHSScotland Chief Executive's Annual Report 2007/08 Report on progress on 2007/08 key priorities across NHSScotland.
NHS Grampian Health Plan Update 2008-09 Annual update on progress and priorities to improve health and health services in Grampian.
Action plan to deliver a healthier Scotland by helping people to sustain and improve their health, especially in disadvantaged communities, ensuring better, local and faster access to health care. Published after public consultation in December 2007.
Substance Misuse Services Inspection Details and findings of the recent multi-agency inspection of substance misuse services in Grampian.
Health & Homelessness Standards Standards and performance requirements for NHS Boards in support of the planning and provision of services for homeless people.
Policy document produced to "outline responsibilities and to provide guidance for NHS Grampian employees on responding to domestic abuse and associated issues."
Accident & Emergency Domestic Abuse Flow Chart Flow chart produced for staff at A&E in Aberdeen to guide them through dealing with clients/patients who have experienced domestic abuse.
Accident & Emergency Homelessness Flow Chart Flow chart produced for staff at A&E in Aberdeen to guide them through dealing with clients/patients who are homeless.
Improving Quality Of Mental Health Services In Scotland A strategic work programme for 2005-2008. Aims to ensure services can: be aware of the care needs of every person with a mental health problem; track how well care needs are met; highlight and correct any deficiencies which may have occured.
Programme of action for the NHS, including "greater targeting of resources for those at greatest risk".
Programme of action on treating and preventing illness and promoting mental health and wellbeing.
SCOTTISH GOVERNMENTThis local authority guidance outlines how children's concerns should be taken into account in housing decisions, how different agencies can work more closely to ensure the needs of the child are met and intervening early to prevent homelessness where possible.
This Guidance will highlight the contribution of the social work profession to delivering better outcomes for Scotland and set out those social work functions which only registered social workers should be accountable for.
This consultation paper deals with the Scottish Government’s proposals for the possible inclusion of some private housing issues in the Housing (Scotland) Bill.
Draft Housing (Scotland) Bill [Consultation CLOSED 14/08/09] This consultation paper sets out, and seeks your views on, proposals for a Housing (Scotland) Bill that the Scottish Government plan to introduce in the Scottish Parliament in 2010. The proposals aim to help reinvigorate social housing by safeguarding it for future generations and improving the value that tenants and taxpayers get from it.
Part 1 of the paper describes how they propose to achieve the former aim by reforming the ‘Right to Buy’ social housing. Part 2 describes how they would achieve the latter aim by modernising the way social housing is regulated. Subject to the outcome of separate consultations on other aspects of housing policy, the Bill that they introduce in the Scottish Parliament might be expanded to include other matters.
Consultation Response Report: The Housing (Scotland) Act 2006: Guidance For Local Authorities Report on responses to the consultation on an Act which gives local authorities a new set of tools to assist and, where necessary, compel private owners to take action to improve the condition of their houses.
A Guide for Local Authorities and Service Providers. It has been produced after running pilot initiatives and national research – “helping to identify professional practice that can make a real difference to our looked after children and young people.”
Developing Independence Through Literacies Learning A report of two seminars to consider the implications of the research and development projects from Developing Independence through Literacies Learning.
Low-Cost Initiative For First-Time Buyers (LIFT): Open Market Shared Equity Pilot (OMSEP) This booklet gives information about the Scottish Government’s Open Market Shared Equity Pilot designed to help people across Scotland who are on low incomes, particularly first-time buyers, become home owners.
Help With Adaptations To Your Home: A Guide For Disabled People In Private Housing In Scotland A leaflet for people living in privately owned housing. It tells you about the help available from the local council with the cost of adapting a home for a disabled person.
Report of the national Programme Board outlining a new service model for Nursing in the Community.
Quarterly information on homeless applications, assessments and housing outcomes up to 30 September 2008.
If people who own their home and are in danger of having it repossessed as a result of financial difficulties, the Scottish Government may be able to help. They operate two schemes, as part of the Home Owners' Support Fund, to help owners who are experiencing difficulty in paying any loans that are secured against their property - the Mortgage to Rent scheme and the Mortgage to Shared Equity scheme.
Home Owners' Support Fund (HOSF) - Application Form Application form for those wanting to access the Home Owners' Support Fund (HOSF).
An External Review Of Caledonia Youth This reviews Caledonia Youth, examining their contribution to promoting sexual health and wellbeing and exploring whether they provide value for money in relation to the government funding they receive.
An analysis of the operation of the "named person" role in the operation of mental health legislation.
An Exploration Of The Early Operation Of The Mental Health Tribunal For Scotland A report and analysis of stakeholder views on the operation of the Mental Health Tribunal Service in the first years of its operation.
Results from the 2008 Scottish Employers Skill Survey, an extensive survey of Scottish employers' views on skills, recruitment and training.
Affordable Housing Investment Programme For 2009-10 Details of the Scottish Government's affordable housing investment programme for 2009-10, with planned expenditure for all local authorities in Scotland.
What We Do: Scottish Government Housing And Regeneration Directorate A description of the work of the Scottish Government's Housing and Regeneration directorate.
Changing Scotland's Relationship With Alcohol - A Framework For Action The Scottish Government’s framework for delivering the national alcohol strategy – ‘Changing Scotland’s Relationship with Alcohol’.
This report contains findings from an analysis of written responses to the Scottish Government consultation: 'Changing Scotland's Relationship with Alcohol: A Discussion Paper on Our Strategic Approach'.
More findings from an analysis of written responses to the Scottish Government consultation: 'Changing Scotland's Relationship with Alcohol: A Discussion Paper on Our Strategic Approach'.
2003 Short comparison of the Adult Support and Protection Act, the Adults with Incapacity (Scotland) Act 2000 and the Mental Health (Care and Treatment)(Scotland) Act 2003 Access this document
Scottish Household Survey Statistics Publication Notice Quarter 3 2008 Presents national results on ten key topics including satisfaction with neighbourhood, household tenure, households with bank accounts, internet use, travel to work, car availability and recycling. This notice is supported by a Data Trends section on the SHS website, showing comparative data from previous quarters.
Housing And Regeneration Circular: Housing For People Leaving The Armed Forces This Housing and Regeneration Circular provides guidance for local authorities and Registered Social Landlords on meeting the housing needs of ex-Service personnel and their families in social housing and provides information about other available housing options and support.
Housing Association Grants (HAG) Allowances 2009-10 This guidance note tells you about updates to the standard assumptions for HAG Financial Appraisal for the remainder of this financial year and 2009/10. The allowances and interest rate assumptions are set out in this guidance. The Adult Support And Protection (Scotland) Act 2007 - What It Means To Me - Report Of The User And Carer Conference This is a report of a national conference - a partnership event between the Scottish Government, Age Concern Scotland, Inclusion Scotland, the Scottish Association for Mental Health and the Scottish Consortium for Learning Disability - which was aimed at raising awareness of the new Act among service users and their family members.
Report regarding the consultation on frequency of inspection of care services.
Responses to the consultation on frequency of inspection of care services.
Safeguarding Children In Scotland Who May Have Been Trafficked Guidance developed to support professionals in identifying, assessing and providing appropriate support for children (and their families) who may have been victims of trafficking.
Statistical Bulletin: Health Series: Care Homes, Scotland, 2008 Analysis from the annual care home census 2008.
A report by the Housing Supply Task Force, this is a blueprint to help increase housing supply to satisfy need and demand in the Scottish housing market. Task Force membership is drawn from local authorities, house-builders, the housing association movement and housing interest groups.
Evaluation Of The National Mortgage To Rent Scheme Research to evaluate the operation and impact of the National Mortgage to Rent Scheme. The scheme is a form of 'mortgage rescue' scheme which enables homeowners who are in financial difficulty and at risk of losing their home in certain circumstances to remain in their home by becoming a social tenant.
Evaluation Of The National Mortgage To Rent Scheme - Research Findings A summary of the research findings from an evaluation of the operation and impact of the National Mortgage to Rent Scheme. The scheme is a form of 'mortgage rescue' scheme which enables homeowners who are in financial difficulty and at risk of losing their home in certain circumstances to remain in their home by becoming a social tenant.
The Scottish Economic Recovery Programme The programme is designed to increase short term demand in the Scottish economy and provide immediate support to those businesses and families most affected.
Achieving Smoke-Free Mental Health Services In Scotland (Consultation CLOSED 06/04/09) Consultation on proposals for smoke-free mental health services in Scotland, including psychiatric hospitals and psychiatric units which are currently exempt from the smoking ban. Responses from service users with mental health problems are encouraged.
Draft guidance for consultation on the provision of equipment and adaptations by health and local authorities
Adult Support And Protection (Scotland) Act 2007: Code Of Practice This code of Practice (amended 15 January 2009) contains guidance about the performance of functions by councils and their officers and health professionals under the Act.
Breathing Space Telephone Advice Line: Omnibus Survey Evaluation Of Public Awareness This document explores the findings of an omnibus survey examining public awareness in Scotland of Breathing Space - a telephone service for those experiencing low mood, depression or anxiety - and examines recall of the service's advertising.
Responding To The Changed Economic Climate: More Action On Housing In August last year, the Scottish Government announced a series of new housing actions in response to the changing economic climate. Responding to the Changed Economic Climate - More Action on Housing (January 2009) sets out the progress with these actions, as well as the further housing measures that the Scottish Government is taking as part of its economic recovery programme.
Guide for social work services on carrying out high level self-evaluation.
A summary of the evaluation of "See Me", the national campaign against stigma and discrimination associated with mental ill health, conducted by a consortium led by the Scottish Development Centre for Mental Health.
A Force For Improvement: The Workforce Response To Better Health, Better Care The framework set out in this response will enable partners and partnerships to engage effectively with NHS Scotland to ensure a coordinated and engaged approach to delivering a Healthier Scotland.
Equally Well Implementation Plan The Equally Well Implementation Plan sets out how the Scottish Government and community planning partnerships will turn the recommendations of Equally Well into real outcomes in the medium and long term.
An A5 leaflet publicising the commencement of section 11 of the Homelessness etc (Scotland) Act 2003. From 1 April 2009, landlords and creditors will have a new duty to inform the relevant local authority when they raise proceedings for possession of a property or serve certain notices relating to a mortgage.
Good practice document for use by those working with young people displaying sexually harmful behaviour.
Affordable Housing Securing Planning Consent, 2005-2008 Numbers of units granted planning consent for affordable housing in Scotland between 2005-2008.
Housing (Scotland) Act 2006 Consultation: An Analysis Of Responses Report detailing an analysis of the responses to the Housing (Scotland) Act 2006 consultation on draft guidance and regulations.
Main research findings of an analysis of the responses to the Housing (Scotland) Act 2006 consultation on draft guidance and regulations
Protecting Scotland's Communities: Fair, Fast And Flexible Justice The plan brings together the reforms to the Scottish criminal justice system already underway or completed; the 2007 Review of Community Penalties and the work of the Scottish Prisons Commission.
Scottish Household Survey Statistics Publication Notice Quarter 2 2008 This publication presents national results on ten key topics including satisfaction with neighbourhood, household tenure, households with bank accounts, internet use, travel to work, car availability and recycling.
A short summary of research into ‘Personal Narratives’ conducted as part of the Small Research Projects Initiative of the National Programme for Improving Mental Health and Well-being.
Guardianship and Intervention Orders under the Adults with Incapacity (Scotland) Act 2000 - making an application - a guide for carers.
Good Places, Better Health is about responding to the challenges faced in creating safe and positive environments which nurture better and more equal health and wellbeing.
Investing In Affordable Housing (Consultation 09/12/08 – 17/03/09) Consultation asking stakeholders' views on proposals for the majority of Government's investment in affordable housing to be awarded to Lead Developers within the RSL sector.
The Looked After Children (Scotland) Regulations 2008: (Consultation CLOSED 16/01/2009) Second consultation on redrafted and restructured regulations which deal with looked after children, young people and their carers.
Consultation seeking views on if it “would be appropriate to develop an acknowledgement and accountability approach to addressing the needs of those who have been abused in care settings and who have now reached adulthood.”
Inspectors report on mental health problems in Scottish prisons.
Registration Of Private Landlords: Analysis Of Consultation Responses Analysis of Consultation Responses under the Antisocial Behaviour etc. (Scotland) Act 2004.
Registration Of Private Landlords: Consultation Report Consultation Report on proposed amendments to secondary legislation under the Antisocial Behaviour etc. (Scotland) Act 2004.
Health And Housing In The SHARP Study: Qualitative Research Findings This report outlines findings from qualitative interviews carried out as part of the Scottish Health, Housing and Regeneration (SHARP) Study. The report outlines findings of the impact of moving home on housing conditions, social networks, community outcomes and health and well-being.
SHARP Survey Findings: Changes In Residential Circumstances This report outlines survey findings relating to changes in residential circumstances from a study of the health and social impacts on tenants which result from moving into new-build socially rented housing.
SHARP Survey Findings: Mental Health And Well-Being Outcomes This report outlines survey findings relating to mental health and well-being outcomes from a study of the health and social impacts on tenants which result from moving into new-build socially rented housing.
SHARP Survey Findings: Physical Health & Health Behaviour Outcomes This report outlines the findings from a study of the health and social impacts on tenants which result from moving into new-build socially rented housing.
SHARP Survey Findings: Social And Community Outcomes This report outlines survey findings relating to social and community outcomes from a study of the health and social impacts on tenants which result from moving into new-build socially rented housing.
Scottish House Condition Survey Key Findings 2007 This is the fourth Key Findings report to be produced since the SHCS moved to a continuous format in 2003. Prior to 2003 surveys were conducted in 1991, 1996 and 2002 and typically consisted of sample sizes of around 15,000 paired social and physical cases. The 2003/4, 2004/5, 2005/6 and, now, 2007 surveys have a sample size of around 3,000 paired cases.
Looked After Children Statistics 2007-08 Detailed statistics on Looked After Children in Scotland.
Housing Statistics For Scotland 2008: Key Trends Summary Updated Housing Statistics for Scotland. The tables present comprehensive data on housing activity in Scotland up to 2007-08 (for annual data) or 30 June 2008 (for quarterly series).
Amendments To Secondary Legislation - Private Landlord Registration: Consultation Responses Responses to the recent consultation on the registration of private landlords in Scotland.
Domestic Abuse Recorded By The Police In Scotland, 2007-08 Statistics on domestic abuse, based on details of incidents of domestic abuse returned by the eight Scottish police forces in 2007-08.
Unmet Needs Pilot Projects - Recommendations For Future Service Design Report prepared by the Scottish Government’s Health Analytical Services Division to identify the lessons learned from the ‘Unmet Needs’ pilot projects for planners and providers of healthcare services. It centres on how to improve access to services for groups not previously seen by those services. Includes details of pilot project’s aiming to improve the health of homeless people.
Evaluation Of Homelessness Prevention Innovation Fund Projects The Homelessness Prevention Innovation Fund (HPIF) supported 8 projects with the aim of stimulating innovation in homelessness prevention. This report draws together lessons from across the HPIF projects to provide local evidence of effectiveness, national learning about homelessness prevention and lessons about effective evaluation practice.
Good practice practitioner level guidance based on learning from the evaluation of the 8 Homelessness Prevention Innovation Fund projects. It provides good practice pointers for prevention programme development and evaluation practice.
Research publication which details the past, present and possible future for Credit Union's in Scotland.
Reducing Drug Users' Risk Of Overdose Research examining how to increase the number of witnesses to drug overdose who call for help quickly and consider measures that could be effective in preventing death from overdose while help is on its way.
Tackling Poverty, Inequality And Deprivation In Scotland - Consultation Responses Responses to the recent consultation document: Tackling Poverty, Inequality and Deprivation in Scotland.
Education And Lifelong Learning Research Findings No.38/2008: Evaluation Of Leading To Deliver The Scottish Government established the Leading to Deliver programme (delivered by The Taylor Clarke Partnership ( TCP) in partnership with The Robert Gordon University) in 2003 in order to develop leadership and management skills for first-line and middle managers working in the social services sector in Scotland. The evaluation sought to inform decisions about the programme's future.
Credit Where Credit's Due: Recognising Literacies Learning Summary report on how Adult Literacy & Numeracy (ALN) partnerships and networks have developed their approach to accreditation to ensure opportunities for all literacy learners.
Towards 2016 - The Future Of Fuel Poverty Policy In Scotland Report for the Scottish Government by the Scottish Fuel Poverty Forum on recommendations for helping those affected by fuel poverty.
Supporting People Client Statistics 2007-08 Statistics on clients assisted through Supporting People funding for 2007/08. Information is split by local authority area.
The research involved reviewing pilot projects in 18 Scottish local authorities aimed at improving the educational attainment of looked after children and young people.
Operation Of The Homeless Persons Legislation In Scotland Statistic (data up to March 08) Statistics from the Scottish Government. Includes; 'updated infomation on applications to local authorities under the homeless persons legislation'. Also includes info on households in temporary accommodation.
Alcohol Misuse Consultation Responses List and access to full details of all 530 Responses to the recent Scottish Government consultation on ‘Changing Scotland’s Relationship With Alcohol’ from organisations, individuals and MSPs.
Audit Of The Throughcare Addiction Service (TAS) Report on progress of the Throughcare Addiction Service (TAS) which aims to “to provide a continuity of care for those leaving custody who wish to go on to receive addiction services in the community” across Scotland.
Long-Term Monitoring Of Health Inequalities: First Report On Headline Indicators Statistics on a number of ‘health inequality indicators’ including; Life expectancy, Mental Wellbeing and Alcohol. The report compares figures for the ‘most deprived’ and ‘least deprived' areas in Scotland.
Registration Of Private Landlords (Consultation CLOSED 10/10/08) Delivering Outcomes In Community Learning And Development Three Scottish Government reports on outcome-focussed practice in Community Learning and Development (CLD). Targeted at Strategic Managers in CLD. For the full report click the title above. There is also a summary report and a report focussing on youth work.
Looked After Children, Young People And Care Leavers: Examples Of Good Practice This report provides examples of good practice from all 32 Scottish local authorities which show their targets for their looked after children, young people and care leavers in relation to education, training and employment.
Report On Scotland's Adult Literacy And Numeracy Strategy 2007/2008 Information on the response to the Scottish Government's adult literacy and numeracy strategy. Contains examples of successful partnership working.
Making An Impact: Exploring How To Measure The Mental Health Iimpacts Of Working In A Social Firm This study aimed to begin to support the development of an evidence base for mental health improvement through employment in Social Firms, by identifying potential indicators and ways of measuring mental health impacts.
Consultation on proposed changes to homelessness legislation, setting out the circumstances in which non-permanent accommodation can be provided for unintentionally homeless households in priority need.
Changing Scotland's Relationship With Alcohol (Consultation CLOSED 09/09/08) Discussion paper from the Scottish Government setting out their proposed strategic approach to tackling alcohol misuse.
These Are Our Bairns: A Guide For Community Planning Partnerships On Being A Good Corporate Parent This Scottish Government document provides guidance to councils and their community planning partners on how to improve outcomes for looked after children and young people and care leavers, through better fulfilling their “corporate parent” function.
Her Majesty's Inspectorate Of Constabulary For Scotland Thematic Inspection: Domestic Abuse
Responding To The Changing Economic Climate: Further Action On Housing
Low-Cost Initiative For First-Time Buyers: New Supply Shared Equity Scheme Information booklet about the ‘New Supply Shared Equity’ scheme which aims to help people across Scotland who are on low incomes, particularly first-time buyers, become home owners.
New Supply Shared Equity Scheme Administrative Procedures For Registered Social Landlords Detailed operational guidance for registered social landlords and grant providers on the New Supply Shared Equity scheme.
Local Authority Housing Income And Expenditure: 1997-98 To 2008-09 Information on local authority housing income and expenditure. Includes; rent levels, rent arrears and expenditure on housing management and repairs, split by Scottish local authority area.
2007 Scottish Household Survey Results of a survey of residents across Scotland into a wide range of household issues. Includes figures on housing income, health and perceptions of safety.
Drug Related Deaths In Scotland In 2007 Statistics regarding drug related deaths in Scotland in 2007 broken down by cause of death, selected drugs involved, age and sex.
Review of literature designed to inform the development of all services involved in improving children's lives where there is domestic abuse.
Results of a survey of public attitudes towards drinking and the role of alcohol in Scottish culture.
Local Housing Strategy Guidance Document New guidance for local authorities on producing and updating Local Housing Strategies. Includes notes on preventing homelessness and planning accommodation and support services in relation to rough sleeping.
Domestic Abuse 2007/08: Post-Campaign Evaluation Report Evaluation of attitudes to and prevalence of domestic abuse in Scotland following a media campaign to help tackle the issue.
International review of services for homeless people with substance misuse problem’s that considers models of service delivery and outcome measurement within a Scottish context.
Scottish Planning Policy SPP 3: Planning For Homes (Revised 2008) Sets out the Scottish Government's policy on the identification of housing requirements, the provision of land for housing and the delivery of homes through the planning system.
Evaluation Of Supporting People (Housing Support) - Research Findings Report detailing the findings from an evaluation of a pilot across 7 local authorities of the ‘distanced travelled framework’ for gauging the progress of clients in housing support services.
Firm Foundations: The Future of Housing in Scotland
Equally Well: Report On Health Inequalities - Volume 1 - Volume 2 Report of the Ministerial Task Force on Health Inequalities. Gives evidence of health inequalities in Scotland and seeks to “take emerging understanding of the underlying causes of health inequalities and turn it into practical and linked action across all of national and local government’s key responsibilities.”
Handling Domestic Abuse Cases: Toolkit Produced primarily to aid local Criminal Justice Boards in considering whether specialist approaches to handling domestic abuse cases are required in their area. Includes an evaluation of a ‘domestic abuse court’ pilot in Glasgow.
National Domestic Abuse Delivery Plan for Children and Young People Scottish Government's three year delivery plan which sets out to: "enable more effective protection, provision, prevention and participation for all children, young people and their families affected, or at risk of being affected, by domestic abuse in Scotland." See also a summary report and main report of the consultation with children and young people during the development of the delivery plan.
The Road to Recovery: A New Approach To Tackling Scotland's Drug Problem New Scottish Government Drugs Strategy. Focuses on recovery, but also looks at prevention, treatment and rehabilitation, education, enforcement and protection of children.
Poverty Statistics For Scotland Details; "annual estimates of the proportion and number of children, working age adults and pensioners living in low income households in Scotland."
'Towards a Mentally Flourishing Scotland' - Analysis of Responses Analysis of the responses to the consultation on mental health improvement in Scotland. Also see the multi-agency response submitted for Grampian. Grampian Response. The original discussion document is below.
'Towards a Mentally Flourishing Scotland' - Discussion Document Outlines the proposed future direction for mental health improvement for 2008-11. The paper focuses on what Local Authorities, NHS Boards and other key stakeholders can do.
Homelessness Monitoring Group Report March 2008 Report from the Scottish Government’s Homelessness Monitoring Group, assessing progress against the ‘five top level outcomes for homeless people’.
Supporting People Client Statistics 2006/07 Statistics on clients assisted through Supporting People funding. Includes information on the homeless, split by local authority area.
Improving The Physical Health Of Those With A Mental Illness (Draft Report) The draft report covers and includes: the evidence base on the need for change; aspects of care management; proposals for review of performance; steps to ensuring equity.
Public Attitudes To Homelessness
Operation Of The Homeless Person's Legislation in Scotland Statistics (data up to September 2007) Statistics released by the Scottish Government. Includes; 'updated infomation on applications to local authorities under the homeless persons legislation'. Also includes info on households in temporary accommodation
Housing Statistics For Scotland (data up to June 2007)
Poverty, Equality and Deprivation Discussion Document Designed to help inform the Scottish Government’s development of a framework for delivering the aspects of the Government Economic Strategy (GES) related to tackling poverty, inequality and deprivation. (Download the Poverty Alliance Summary of the Discussion Document)
Report on Health and Homelessness Standards A report on the survey of NHS Boards regarding the implementation of the health & homelessness standards (above) laid out by the Scottish Government. Includes NHS Grampian.
Code of Guidance on Homelessness Guidance document on legislation, policies and practices to prevent and resolve homelessness. Produced specifically to "help guide local authorities in their duties to homeless and potentially homeless people".
Plan For Action On Alcohol Problems Aims to 'deliver a greater range and quality of services to help individuals and families' who are affected by excessive drinking.
'Getting Our Priorities Right' Children & Young People and Subtance Misuse Good practice guidance for working with children and families affected by substance misuse.
VOLUNTARY AND OTHER (UK Government, Shelter, Joseph Rowntree Foundation etc)
Children And Young People Health & Wellbeing Profiles For Scotland [Consultation CLOSED 18/9/09]
The Human Cost Of Alcohol: Doctors Speak Out In this report, produced by the British Medical Association (BMA), doctors speak out highlighting the human cost of alcohol misuse in Scotland.
Briefing paper produced by ASH Scotland on the relationship between tobacco use and mental health.
Commissioning Domestic Violence Services: A Quick Guide This document, produced by Women’s Aid, is a guidance tool for all those involved in the commissioning and procurement and provision of services for victims/survivors of domestic violence.
CIH Financial Inclusion Action Plan Chartered Institute of Housing Scotland action plan for improving financial inclusion for individuals and families.
The Facts: Bad Housing And Homelessness For Children In Scotland 2009 This report, produced by Shelter Scotland’s Children’s Service, is intended to provide a real picture of how many children are affected by poor quality and unsuitable housing in Scotland.
The Pillar Journey - On The Road To Recovery A presentation detailing the range of mental health services provided by Pillar Aberdeen.
Pillar Aberdeen Post-Natal Depression Support Group Information leaflet regarding Pillar’s Postnatal Depression (PND) Support Group, which aims to “create a safe and comfortable environment enabling parents to talk and gain support from each other with symptoms and issues relating to their PND.”
Health And Homelessness: Shared Solutions Conference – Presentations Presentations from a Scottish Health Council conference held in March 09 which aimed to; “provide an opportunity for all those working with people affected by homelessness to discuss and develop ideas on how to raise awareness and understanding of homelessness; promote partnership working between the statutory and voluntary sectors; and explore how best to involve people affected by homelessness in order to develop responsive services.”
Trouble And Love: The Impact Of Drugs On Family Life ‘Trouble and Love’ is a report from Addaction, the drug and alcohol treatment charity, which explores the impact of substance misuse on family life through the experiences of those affected.
Closing The Gaps - A Whole Family Approach To Young People And Substance Misuse The results of a three-year pilot project into young people and substance misuse, funded by the Big Lottery.
Health Warning: Being Out Of Work Seriously Damages People's Health A leaflet about employment and mental health developed by the Scottish Mental Health and Employment Network aimed at health professionals.
A leaflet about employment and mental health developed by the Scottish Mental Health and Employment Network aimed at people with experience of mental health issues who may be seeking work.
Financial Inclusion And Bank Accounts: A Training Resource This toolkit is intended for organisations to train staff that work with clients who may experience financial exclusion, and who may need support to access and use a suitable account for managing their money.
Crunch Time For Scotland’s Mental Health: A SAMH Report Report of a SAMH survey of 376 people on their experiences of the credit crunch and its effect on their mental health.
An online resource for practical information and techniques on how to respond helpfully to children and young people's troubling behaviour, build up their self-esteem and promote their positive mental wellbeing.
Prevention Of Homelessness Conference – Presentations Presentations from a Shelter Scotland conference held in February 09 which explored a number of measures and services that can help people stay in their accommodation and avoid the crisis of homelessness.
A report exploring children’s views about where they live to help shape the Scottish Government guidance on meeting the best interests of children experiencing homelessness.
Guide To Employment And Support Allowance Comprehensive online guide to Employment and Support Allowance which aims to support the work of advisers, customer representative groups and healthcare professionals. It is suitable for use by anyone who wants in depth information on the allowance which replaced Incapacity Benefit and Income Support paid on incapacity grounds for new customers.
Poverty, Inequality And Policy Since 1997 This study examines the impact of policy on poverty and inequality in Britain since 1997.
The Impacts Of Housing Stock Transfers In Urban Britain This research looks at the transfer of housing stock from councils to specially established housing associations, concentrating on transfers carried out since 1997.
Running Out Of Time: Working With Young Homeless People A discussion of the issue of youth homelessness and how it can be prevented through early intervention during crises such as running away from home.
Shelter produce a number of briefings on various aspects of housing and homelessness practice. Briefings include; ‘Prevention of homelessness in practice’, ‘Temporary accommodation: a summary ten point plan’ and ‘Alternatives to bed and breakfast: an overview of practice in Scotland’.
Prevention Of Homelessness Partnership Evaluation Evaluation of a pilot partnership in Glasgow, which brought together social, health, legal and money advice services in an effort to better prevent homelessness.
The Impact Of Lifelong Learning On Poverty Reduction This paper summarises research-based evidence about the impacts of lifelong learning on poverty reduction.
Ending Child Poverty In A Changing Economy This research shows what effect current policies will have on child poverty by 2010 and 2020. Taking account of the recession, it estimates the costs of meeting the government target of halving child poverty by 2010 and eliminating it by 2020 using the most recent data available.
Sharing A Wealth Of Experience: Scottish Models Of Financial Learning For Adults These case studies provide models of effective practice in the delivery of financial learning to adults. They describe partnership working between a variety of organisations, targeting a variety of groups in communities across Scotland.
Home Office Domestic Violence Leaflet New leaflet offering advice for those supporting a friend or relative affected by Domestic Abuse.
Tackling Racist Incidents – A Toolkit For Scottish Housing Providers Positive Action in Housing has launched a free, interactive, online resource: The toolkit is the result of collaborative work with new migrant, refugee, asylum seeker and minority ethnic communities who have experienced racial harassment and a working party of housing providers. The toolkit and its guidance are clear and user friendly offering: practical advice, an overview of responsibilities and best practice examples, model policies, template forms, current legislation.
Care And Support Needs Of Men Who Survived Childhood Sexual Abuse Report of a Scottish qualitative research project with adult male survivors of childhood sexual abuse. The aim is to improve male survivors’ wellbeing, through establishing their perspectives on their major care, support and intervention need throughout the lifecourse; and by making and disseminating a report with recommendations, to improve services and preventive action across all sectors.
Job Centre Plus - Changes To Pay Periods And Pay Week-Ending Days Guidance on important changes, starting on the 6th April 2009, for the majority of customers receiving working age benefits.
Aberdeen City Draft Alcohol Strategy 2008-2018 (Consultation CLOSED 31/03/09)
Worker Registration Scheme - Why Register? The New Migrants Action Project at Positive Action in Housing (PAiH) has produced a new leaflet and poster for A8 nationals living and working in Scotland, explaining the benefits of registering with the Worker Registration Scheme. Please note, the Worker Registration Scheme is likely to end in May 2009, 5 years after the A8 countries joined the EU, but until then it's important that A8 nationals register so they are able to access welfare benefits and housing and homelessness assistance.
Advocacy Service Aberdeen Annual Report 2007-2008 2007-2008 Annual Report for Advocacy Service Aberdee, who provide a free, confidential and independent advocacy service to users of health and social work services in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire.
Women’s Aid Survivors Handbook The Survivor's Handbook provides practical support and information for women experiencing domestic violence, with simple guidance on every aspect of seeking support. Includes advice about finances and housing.
Women’s Aid ‘The Power To Change’
SCSH National Homelessness Conference 2008 Presentations Conference presentations and workshop resources from the Scottish Council for Single Homeless annual conference, held in October 2008.
Valuable Lives: Capabilities And Resilience Amongst Single Homeless People This study examines the relationship between homeless people's capability and resilience and their capacity to overcome their difficulties.
Raising Expectations And Increasing Support: Reforming Welfare For The Future (White Paper) This White Paper sets out how the UK government plan to take welfare reform proposals forward; “as part of our vision for a personalised welfare state, where more support is matched by higher expectations for all.”
Employment And Support Allowance - Your Medical Questionnaire Guidance on the medical questionnaire for claimants of the new Employment and Support Allowance which replaced “Incapacity Benefit and Income Support paid on incapacity grounds for new customers”.
Employment And Support Allowance - Your Work Capability Assessment
Scotland's Sexual Health Information (SSHI) Report Fourth annual report produced by the Sexually Transmitted Infections Epidemiology Advisory Group (STIEAG), for Scotland. It aims to promote a better understanding of sexual health in Scotland.
Occupational Standards In Tackling Domestic Abuse (Consultation CLOSED 05/02/09) UK wide consultation on the Draft National Occupational Standards (NOS) for those in the workforce tackling domestic abuse/violence, which have been developed by Skills for Justice.
Monitoring Poverty And Social Exclusion 2008 An independent assessment of the progress being made in eliminating poverty and social exclusion in Britain.
No Place Like Home? Addressing The Issues Of Housing And Migration Discussion paper produced by Shelter about housing and immigration issues. Includes sections on; ‘The housing situation for migrants coming to the UK’ and ‘Perceptions and the reality of the housing impact of migrants’.
Housing Choices And Issues For Young People In The UK Young people are experiencing increased risk and uncertainty as they move into independent housing. This review considers their options and highlights some of the most pressing housing-related issues facing young people in the UK today.
Young People's Housing Transitions In a series of UK-wide discussions and events, young people and practitioners working with young people gave their views on issues surrounding the transition to independent living. The discussions covered difficulties that young people faced and examples of good practice.
No One Left Out – Communities Ending Rough Sleeping Fifteen point action plan developed by the Department for Communities with leading rough sleeping charities, which will use action, advice and assistance across England to prevent the flow of people onto the streets, and support those already there to move into stability. A strategy for England, but may be of interest.
A guide for any voluntary organisation providing social care in Scotland that wants to critically self-evaluate its own arrangements for governance. It can be used by small as well as large organisations, in any way that suits the needs of that particular organisation.
Welfare Reform Consultation Response Scottish Council for Single Homeless and Scottish Homelessness and Employability Network briefing on the Welfare Reform consultation.
Housing Benefits, Not Barriers Policy briefing produced by the homeless charity Crisis, outlining the possible barriers to work for people on Housing Benefit.
Tapping Into Scotland’s Talent – An Employers Perspective On Supporting People Back To Work Scottish Business in the Community (SBC), Healthy Working Lives and Scottish Government report about employers experiences with employability and supported employment projects.
Movement Of Households In Shared-Ownership Housing In The UK Joseph Rowntree Foundation research examines the ability of people in low-cost shared-ownership housing schemes to move within the sector, and out of it, as their aspirations or needs change.
Estimating The Cost Of Child Poverty Joseph Rowntree Foundation reports on the impact and cost of child poverty. What are the costs to the whole of society of allowing child poverty to continue?
Written by Weslo Housing Management for Shelter this paper explains new work in mortgage rescue and Weslo’s current role in the national Mortgage to Rent scheme.
Reforming Welfare To Reward Responsibility (Consultation CLOSED 22/10/08) UK wide public consultation on proposed changes to the benefits system. Views are sought between now and October.
"Gaun Yersel" The Self Management Strategy For Long Term Conditions In Scotland Developed by the Long Term conditions Alliance Scotland for the Scottish Government. This strategy aims to work towards a situation in which people living with long term conditions have access to the support they need to successfully manage their condition.
What Role For Community Enterprises In Tackling Poverty? Joseph Rowntree Foundation report on the effect of community enterprises on poverty and the communities in which they operate.
Template For An Integrated Strategy On Violence Against Women Report by End Violence Against Women advocating the development and implementation of an integrated strategy on violence against women ‘based on the foundations of gender equality and human rights’.
SAMH Alcohol Consultation Response SAMH, the mental health charity, respond to the Scottish Government alcohol consultation.
JADAT Alcohol Consultation Response Aberdeen Joint Alcohol and Drugs Action Team (JADAT) response to the Scottish Government's alcohol consultation ‘Changing Scotland’s Relationship With Alcohol’. (Consultation closed on Tuesday 9th September 2008.) Tackling Fuel Poverty - How Can Practitioners Help Their Clients? Overview of Government action to tackle fuel poverty and advice that housing practitioners can give to clients who are having difficulties affording their fuel bills. Produced by Energy Action Scotland and Shelter Scotland.
Mental Health Recovery Practice Learning Aids New learning materials produced by NHS Education for Scotland and The Scottish Recovery Network. The material is designed to help mental health workers better support recovery of people with mental health problems.
Local Initiatives To Help Workless People Find And Keep Paid Work Research by the Joseph Rowntree foundation advocating local and person-centred approaches to employability schemes.
Aberdeen JADAT Alcohol Strategy Review Presentation slides from the recent consultation event in Aberdeen with regards to the review of the JADAT alcohol strategy.
SAMH Mental Health and Complementary Therapies Information leaflet from the Scottish Association for Mental Health detailing different kinds of complementary therapies and how they can be used to assist with mental health.
Aberdeen Foyer Health Fair 2008 Report
(Revised) Alcohol Consumption Statistics Adapted statistics report on alcohol consumption, in Scotland, in light of new 'alcohol unit conversion factors'.
Progress on Youth Homelessness in the UK Recently published evaluation by the Joseph Rowntree Foundation looking at the progress being made to tackle youth homelessness across the UK. Includes case studies.
Towards 2012: Homelessness Support Project ‘Independent report on progress of local authorities in Scotland towards the 2012 goal of abolishing priority need.’
Health Protection Agency - Infection Among Injecting Drug Users Information and statistics on infection among injecting drug users across the UK (including Scotland). Includes details of injecting behavours and risk of infection among those who are, or have been, homeless.
SHEN Towards An Employability Strategy For Those Facing Homelessness
Reviews the way employability as a route out of homelessness has been considered in Scotland since 2001. It looks at the evidence in Scotland for employability as a successful strategy to combat the risk of homelessness.
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