Homelessness data provider site
This web site is designed to help local authority providers of homelessness data collected through the HL1 return and the electronic data capture system introduced in December 2001.
This site is split into the following areas:
Key issues
This page is intended to be a reference point for data providers, and will be updated regularly to include frequently asked questions and common issues. If you have information that you would like to share with other data providers, please contact us.
Seminars and conferences
This area contains information from Scottish Government information events on homelessness.
Homelessness Statistics Users Group
This section contains the papers and minutes from the meetings of the Homelessness Statistics Users Group.
Reference information for HL1 users
This area contains information about the HL1 questionnaire, including output specifications and guidance notes.
2001 issue
2007 issue
2012 Pro-Forma and Analysis
This area contains local authority pro-formas, guidance and resulting analysis from the exercise carried out in 2005.