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Scottish Government update. Marion Gibbs. 2012 Target. SG/COSLA Joint 2012 Steering Group SG/COSLA Joint Homelessness Prevention Group Similar objectives to original Group with renewed focus on prevention and impact of welfare reform. Housing Support.
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Scottish Government update Marion Gibbs
2012 Target • SG/COSLA Joint 2012 Steering Group • SG/COSLA Joint Homelessness Prevention Group • Similar objectives to original Group with renewed focus on prevention and impact of welfare reform
Housing Support • Guidance group being set up – chaired by ALACHO • LAs, SCSH, Shelter, CIH, HSEU, Aberdeen Foyer, SFHA • First meeting 28 March • Regulations into force 1 June 2013
Welfare reform • Temporary Accommodation • Supported Exempt Accommodation • Under-occupation • Benefit cap – July 2013 – September 2013
Hostel Deficit Grant • Funding same as 2012/13 for 2013/14 • Work with COSLA to agree a different formula for distribution • Intention to have new process in place for 2014/15
Other areas • Reducing Reoffending • Health and Homelessness • National Co-ordinators • Quarterly statistics • Prevention monitoring • Shelter’s Housing Options Report