Temporary Accommodation Task and Finish Group: final report and recommendations

This sub-group of the Homelessness Prevention and Strategy Group was set up to consider how to reduce the number of households living in temporary accommodation and the length of time they spend there. This report makes 15 recommendations.


Appendix 3: Acronyms

ALACHO – Association of Local Authority Chief Housing Officers

AHSP – Affordable Housing Supply Programme

B&Bs – Bed and Breakfasts

COSLA - Convention of Scottish Local Authorities

CEO – Chief Executive Officer

CHI - Centre for Homelessness Impact

HARSAG - Homelessness and Rough Sleeping Action Group

HNDA – Housing Need and Demand Assessment

HOS – Housing Options Scotland

HPSG - Homeless Prevention and Strategy Group

HSCP – Health and Social Care Partnerships

LA – Local Authority

LHS – Local Housing Strategy

LSA – Legal Services Agency

MAPPA – Multi-Agency Public Protection Arrangements

RRTPs – Rapid Rehousing Transition Plans

RSL – Registered Social Landlord

SHR – Scottish Housing Regulator

SHIPs - Strategic Housing Investment Plans

TA – Temporary Accommodation

UAO – Unsuitable Accommodation Order

UN – United Nations

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