The Scottish Government

Useful publications relating to housing support services are listed below.

Homelessness

Code of Guidance on Homelessness Practical guidance on the implementation of legislation and related policies on homelessness (May 2005)

Housing policy

Firm Foundations: the Future of Housing in Scotland A discussion paper on the future of housing in Scotland (October 2007)

Housing support

National Care Standards: Housing Support Guidance on standards for housing support services in Scotland (February 2002)

The HouseKey leaflet (July 09)

Learning disabilities

The Same as You: A Review of Services for People with Learning Disabilities Report of national review of services for people with learning disabilities (May 2000)

Older People

Review of Sheltered Housing in Scotland Research undertaken for the Scottish Government's Review of Older People's Housing (January 2008)

Housing Issues for Older People in Rural Areas Research undertaken for the Scottish Government's Review of Older People's Housing (January 2008)

A Time to Move? A Literature Review of Housing for Older People Research undertaken for the Scottish Government's Review of Older People's Housing (July 2006)

All our Futures: Planning for a Scotland with an Ageing Population Strategy for an ageing population (March 2007)

Social work services

National Guidance on Self Directed Support National guidance for local authorities, support organisations and service providers (July 2007)

Changing Lives: Report of the 21st Century Social Work Review Report of recommendations of a Review of the future of social work services in Scotland (February 2006)