Homelessness
Section 11 of the Homelessness etc. (Scotland) Act 2003
If you are a landlord or creditor you are now required to notify us when you start to take court action that could result in making someone homeless. By giving us this early warning you can help us to take action to prevent homelessness. Section 11 of the Homelessness etc. (Scotland) Act 2003 comes into force on 1st April 2009.
Homelessness is something that happens to many ordinary people all over Britain. Society has for many years accepted that it must find accommodation for those people who become "homeless", as defined by Act of Parliament.
Local authorities have a legal duty to help homeless people - firstly by interviewing them and assessing their housing situation and, secondly, by offering them temporary or permanent accommodation - provided the applicant's circumstances warrant it, according to criteria laid down in Part II of the Housing (Scotland) Act 1987 and amended by the Housing (Scotland) Act 2001.
Out of Hours Emergency Service
Tel: 0845 840 0070
Our Out of Hours Emergency Service is available for social work emergencies and homelessness, which arise outwith normal office hours.
Social work emergencies are situations which require the involvement of a social worker in order to ensure the immediate safety or well being of a member of the public.
This service covers the whole of Aberdeenshire.
Information Leaflets
We have produced a number of leaflets to provide advice and information on the homelessness service.
Homeless advice and information leafet
Aberdeenshire Council has a duty, under the Housing (Scotland) Act 1987 as amended by the Housing (Scotland) Act 2001, to assist when someone is homeless or threatened with homelessness. This leaflet describes where you can contact our Homelessness Service.
Service standards for homeless people leaflet
If you are homeless or threatened with homelessness we provides a homelessness service 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. This leaflet explains what level of service you can expect if you approach us for assistance.
Housing support outreach service leaflet
We provide an outreach service which gives support to people who have been assessed as having difficulty coping with their tenancy. This leaflet details how you can access this service.
