Our homelessness services are under significant pressure with increased rental costs in the private sector, and a shortfall in funding to adequately meet the scale of the housing crisis that Glasgow faces.

We are aware that the number of people living in temporary homeless accommodation is at a record high, from reports provided by Glasgow’s Health and Social Care Partnership.

Currently, staff at the Health and Social Care Partnership are focusing on supporting people who are living in an emergency situation.

At the moment, the demand for housing in Glasgow is much greater than the housing supply.

There can be a delay of several years before people who are homeless can access a permanent house or flat.

Homeless charities highlight that the cuts by the UK Department for Work and........

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