We want to ensure that no child in Scotland grows up in poverty. Watch First Minister John Swinney as he explains what we are doing to eradicate child poverty and provide whole family support. | The Scottish Government

One in ten people in Scotland are trapped in very deep poverty, according to a new report by the Joseph Rowntree Foundation (JRF). https://i.stv.tv/46zhHvW | STV News

The Scottish Government homelessness statistics revealed yesterday that a record number of 10,360 children are in temporary accommodation in Scotland. Here’s our director, Alison Watson, reflecting on what that means and what needs to happen next. #housingemergency #homelessness #socialhomes | Shelter Scotland

2.6K views · 17 reactions | The number of live homelessness cases in Scotland has surged to a record high, statistics have revealed. https://i.stv.tv/3zybPbv | STV News | Facebook

There are more open homelessness cases in Scotland now than at any point on record, newly-released figures have revealed. Live applications surged by 10% between April and September 2023 to a high of 30,129. That’s up from just over 28,000 in the same period the year before and is the highest figure since records began in 2002. The figures also show that 20,144 people submitted homelessness applications in just six months last year, representing a yearly rise of 3%. #news #stvnews #homelessness