The Scottish Government

2005

CONTENTS

Acknowldegements
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION
BACKGROUND
STUDY RATIONALLE AND OBJECTIVES
METHODOLOGY
REPORT OUTLINE
CHAPTER TWO: TRENDS IN HOMELESS APPLICATIONS AND DECISIONS
TRENDS IN HOMELESSNESS
SUMMARY
CHAPTER THREE: MIGRATION
INTRODUCTION
CENSUS
ROUGH SLEEPERS DATABASE
SUMMARY
CHAPTER FOUR: OPTIONS FOR CHANGE
INTRODUCTION
REFERRALS TO ANOTHER AUTHORITY
CURRENT PRACTICE
OPTIONS FOR CHANGE
IMPACT OF CHANGE, 2002 - 2012
SUMMARY
CHAPTER FIVE: THE WAY FORWARD
INTRODUCTION
APPROACH
MONITORING
SUMMARY
ANNEX A: SURVEY QUESTIONNAIRE
ANNEX B: CASE STUDY CONSULTEES
ANNEX C: CASE STUDY TOPIC GUIDES
ANNEX D: STAKEHOLDER INTERVIEW TOPIC GUIDES
ANNEX E: ADDITIONAL DATA TABLES

ACKNOWLDEGEMENTS

We would like to thank all those who provided support and assistance during this study: the Research Advisory Group whose advice and comments have proved invaluable; all those who participated in the case studies, stakeholder interviews and workshop - the information provided during these processes formed the backbone of the study; and all the local authorities who took the time to complete the survey forms - we realise that much of the information requested was difficult to source, and we appreciate the time and effort that was required to assist with the survey. We would especially like to thank the local authority officers who assisted in setting up the case studies in each area. Finally, we would like to thank Linda McFarlane and Anna Donald from the Scottish Executive - their advice and support throughout the study was greatly appreciated.

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