FOI Request - Homelessness

Request 101003136469

1. Do you have a homelessness policy?
2. Has a homeless health needs audit been completed?
3. Has a local homelessness review been completed to consider health and wellbeing and the role of health services?
4. Do you provide training for those working with people experiencing homelessness in health care services e.g., standards for GP receptionists in primary care and practice managers?
5. Do you have Pathways/protocols/ services in place to prevent homelessness at discharge from hospital (including mental health and on release from prison)?
6. Do you have a multidisciplinary team that works with people who are homeless

Response 20-09-2022

1. The policy can be found here - http://www.moray.gov.uk/downloads/file45711.pdf , therefore this information is exempt under Section 25 of the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002- Information Otherwise Accessible.

2. No - Homeless Health Needs Audits are a requirement for local authorities in England but not in Scotland.

3. We have recently revised our RRTP (Rapid Rehousing Transition Plan) (see here). The plan includes how we will endeavour to work with and interact with health services locally. 

4. Currently, we do not provide ongoing training for those working in health care services. However, when the new Homelessness Prevention duty becomes law in Scotland, we will plan to deliver appropriate training to the sector.

5. Yes - separate policies for hospital and prison discharges

6. Attached to our Homeless Assessment Team, we also have a Housing Options Team, Housing Support Team and we also have a dedicated Housing Occupational Therapist.