Tag: shelter scotland

Overcrowding, rodents, and crime: Report reveals horrors for children in Scottish temporary accommodation

Health

Alekia Gill - March 3, 2025

A REPORT by Shelter Scotland shows the “unspeakable harm” that children in temporary accommodation are exposed to, including violence, overcrowding, and rat-infested rooms. Researchers spoke...

Edinburgh has more children “trapped” in temporary accommodation than the whole of Wales, says Shelter Scotland

Community

Alekia Gill - February 19, 2025

THERE are more children in temporary accommodation in Edinburgh than across all of Wales, according to recent homelessness statistics. Leading charity Shelter Scotland has pointed...

Breaches of legal housing regulations almost double in Edinburgh in the past year as council recognises strain on resources

Politics

Alekia Gill - February 12, 2025

IT has been revealed that breaches of legal housing regulations in Edinburgh have nearly doubled in the past year. Reports have been made that violations...

Shelter Scotland’s 10K in signatures demand action from Scottish Government

Local News

Samantha Vega-Torres - February 23, 2024

AN Edinburgh-based housing and homelessness charity is urging the First Minister of Scotland to put an end to the housing crisis. Shelter Scotland has gathered...

Scots sportwear company supporting Shelter Scotland with new clothing donation

Business

Ryan Nixon - February 21, 2023

A SCOTS sportswear company is supporting housing and homelessness charity Shelter Scotland, with a donation of brand-new tracksuits to its Morningside shop. Fallain Fitness, set...