'Has COVID-19 prompted real action on homelessness?' with Hugh Hill

Update: 2020-06-02

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As a result of the COVID-19 lockdown, street homelessness in Scotland was almost eradicated overnight through the use of hotels to accommodate people who have been rough sleeping.

In this episode, we are joined by Hugh Hill, Director of Services and Development at The Simon Community Scotland - who have been instrumental in providing support to those temporary accommodated - to discuss the lockdown and the unexpected benefits for some people living on the Scotland’s streets; how services have struggled and improved; and what happens when lockdown eases.

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'Has COVID-19 prompted real action on homelessness?' with Hugh Hill

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'Has COVID-19 prompted real action on homelessness?' with Hugh Hill