Homelessness in Scotland: 2016-2017

A National Statistics publication for Scotland

The United Kingdom Statistics Authority has designated these statistics as National Statistics, in accordance with the Statistics and Registration Service Act 2007 and signifying compliance with the Code of Practice for Official Statistics.

Designation can be interpreted to mean that the statistics: meet identified user needs; are produced, managed and disseminated to high standards; and are explained well.

Correspondence and enquiries

For specific enquiries about this publication:

Josie Knowles or Susan Carsley

Social Security and Housing Access Statistics

Telephone: 0131 244 7232

e-mail: homelessnessstatisticsinbox@gov.scot

For general enquiries about Scottish Government statistics:

Office of the Chief Statistician, Telephone: 0131 244 0442

e-mail: statistics.enquiries@scotland.gsi.gov.uk

How to access background or source data

The data collected for this statistical bulletin:

are available in more detail through Scottish Neighbourhood Statistics

are available via an alternative route http://www.gov.scot/homelessstats

may be made available on request, subject to consideration of legal and ethical factors.

cannot be made available by Scottish Government for further analysis as Scottish Government is not the data controller.

Complaints and suggestions

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