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Member only05 May 2020
What you need to know: Unsuitable accommodation order
This member briefing summarises new measures introduced to extend the unsuitable accommodation order to all homeless households in Scotland.
The Domestic Abuse Bill and the Benefit Cap: A Briefing for MPs
The briefing outlines the impact the Benefit Cap has on survivors of domestic abuse and how it could be amended to facilitate claimants to leave an abusive situation.
Welfare benefits and COVID-19 - what we know so far
Covering revised benefit rates and allowances, work-related benefits during the Coronavirus, the Council Tax Hardship Fund, and other help for tenants.
Free15 Apr 2020
Working with migrants and refugees during the COVID-19 crisis
Supporting migrants and refugees, including the provision of healthcare information in languages other than English and supporting people with no recourse to public funds.
Free15 Apr 2020
Guidance for social landlords: Domestic abuse COVID-19
This guidance was developed by CIH Scotland and Scottish Women's Aid to help social landlords deal with domestic abuse during the Coronavirus outbreak.
An outline of the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme, which enables employees to place staff on temporary furlough, with tips on how to make use of it and communicate with staff.
Free07 Apr 2020
Working from home with children during COVID-19
Some useful tips on how to combine working from home while schools are closed during the Coronavirus pandemic.
Member only02 Apr 2020
What you need to know: Coronavirus (Scotland) Bill 2020
This member briefing covers the temporary legal measures introduced by the Scottish Government to protect tenants from eviction during COVID-19.
A roundup of measures to support tenants experiencing fuel poverty and to enable tenants to take steps towards more affordable energy use during the Coronavirus pandemic.
Free24 Mar 2020
New approaches to housing management
New approaches to housing management flows from our 2018 Rethinking social housing research which explored what social housing is, the role it plays and who it is for.
What you need to know: Ministerial statement on COVID-19
This member briefing outlines the Cabinet Secretary for Communities and Local Government, Aileen Campbell's statement on Scottish Government support for communities dealing with COVID-19.
