Branching Out A National Framework to start-up and scale-up Housing First in Scotland

Abstract: This Framework is for all organisations and sectors starting or scaling up Housing First in Scotland. It sets out the context in which Housing First can be successfully delivered, and should act as a guide to planning, commissioning and implementing the approach. Section 2 provides an overview of the strong evidence and rationale for scaling up Housing First. This is useful to understand why Housing First, and the benefits and outcomes that can be expected. Section 3 sets out the relevant policy areas and establishes the overlapping nature of Housing First as an approach that requires partnership across a range of sectors. Section 4 summarises the learning to date and provides a route-map for local partnerships to get started, to sustain tenancies and to help local systems change.  Section 5 sets out additional considerations for ensuring Housing First is sensitive to the different forms of inequality protected by legislation. Section 6 establishes what is needed to ensure Housing First in your area is effective, following proven principles and supporting new tenants in the best way. Section 7 is a live section setting out what each key partner brings and needs to plan, commission and deliver Housing First. It will be updated regularly to monitor what is in place, what is still in development - and what each partner can do to help scale up Housing First.