Homelessness Monitoring Group
Members
Robert Aldridge - Scottish Council for Single Homeless (SCSH)
Liz Burns - Scottish Federation of Housing Associations (SFHA)
Isobel Anderson - University of Stirling
Mike Neilson - Scottish Executive Development Department
Archie Stoddart - Shelter Scotland
Catriona Renfrew - Greater Glasgow Health Board
Mark Turley - Convention of Scottish Local Authorities (CoSLA)
Karen Watt - Communities Scotland
John Mills - Fife Council (CoSLA)
Rab Murray - Association of Directors of Social Work (ADSW)
Aims
- Ensure, and support, delivery of the Homelessness Task Force recommendations.
- Continually review the Task Force recommendations to ensure their continued relevance in the light of progress, new developments and changing circumstances.
- Monitor progress towards the full implementation of the Homelessness etc (Scotland) Act 2003: advising on the specific timing and arrangements for abolition of the priority need distinction by 2012; the implementation of the new regime for intentionally homeless households; and the modification of local connection provisions.
- Champion change in homelessness services and change perceptions of homelessness.
- Monitor the level and impact of the involvement of people directly affected by homelessness, at local level and within the Monitoring Group.
- Submit periodic progress reports to Scottish Ministers, and report formally on progress in the delivery of the Task Force recommendations.
Values
- Make effective use of available evidence
- Respect and take account of different views, particularly the views of service users
- Work within a structured framework, whilst retaining the ability to adapt as required
- Utilise the expertise of others through the establishment of subgroups on culture change and information requirements
- Focus on constructive engagement and finding solutions
- Share responsibility for meeting the Group's aims
- Transparency
Minutes of meetings
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Health and Homelessness Report 2006