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Homeless deaths in Scotland rise by 11 per cent
The number of people who died whilst homeless in Scotland has risen, according to the latest official figures.
Charity to launch legal action over ‘scandalous’ failure to help Glasgow’s homeless
Shelter Scotland is preparing to take legal action against Glasgow City Council over its failure to house thousands of homeless people.
Glasgow unveils plans to cut homelessness services by £2.6m
Glasgow City Health and Social Care Partnership are cutting support by £2.6 million, with the loss of almost 100 emergency and supported housing beds.
Homeless death toll in Scotland rises to 139
Charities are demanding urgent action to prevent a “tragic” loss of lives, as updated figures reveal at least 139 people have died while homeless in Scotland over the last 18 months.
‘Alarming’ rise in Glasgow homeless deaths linked to street valium
At least 20 homeless people in Glasgow have died in the last six weeks, The Ferret has learned.
Review promised on Scottish homeless death statistics
Scotland's national records office says it will undertake a review that could see it count the deaths of homeless people for the first time.
‘Let us remember them’: Scots count shows almost two people a week die while homeless
Senior figures working in homelessness are calling on the Scottish Government and NHS Scotland to urgently investigate the deaths of those who are homeless.