SFHA’s Chief Executive Sally Thomas has welcomes the publication of the Ending Homelessness Together High Level Action Plan by the Scottish Government.
Describing it as “a historic opportunity” Sally said: “Momentum across a range of sectors to get to grips and tackle homelessness has been growing since it was included in the Programme for Government last year. This plan picks up on the recommendations of the Homelessness and Rough Sleeping Action Group; the Homelessness Prevention Strategy Group chaired by Kevin Stewart and Elena Whitham, has worked hard with civil servants to transform those recommendations into this actionable plan.
“The publication of this action plan gives us a historic opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of vulnerable people across Scotland facing homelessness.
“We have the political will, we have funding available and we have key housing agencies in housing ready to deliver. There is an appetite to do better and move Scotland towards a fairer, more equal society. Our members are already helping to tackle homelessness through practical work in communities, sustaining tenancies and giving people access to the best quality homes.
“Let’s work together now to turn this plan into reality.”
