Craigforth was commissioned to undertake a full Policy Review on behalf of the HOME Argyll CHR partners. The study involved a comprehensive review of the existing policy against current legislation and good practice requirements, and close working with the partners through the development of a new policy and associated materials.
Craigforth and Ali Jarvis were commissioned to undertake an independent review of Trust, Bield & Hanover’s Joint Equalities Programme (JEP), and equal opportunities policies and practices across the three organisations. The study considered progress to date through the existing ethnic minorities focused programme of activity, and assessed how current arrangements allow for all equality and diversity strands and challenges to be addressed. Study outputs included recommendations and a clear action plan to shape the Associations' future equalities work.
Craigforth has recently completed the second year of engagement with the Scottish Housing Regulator's National Panel of Tenants and Service Users, having established the Panel in 2013. The multi-strand engagement programme included a full Panel survey and in-depth qualitative research with 90+ Panel members and around 50 Gypsies/Travellers living on social rented sites. This work considered a wide range of themes including rents and affordability, value for money, prioritiesw for landlords' service delivery and understanding of the Scottish Housing Regulator (SHR). Results are feeding into SHR's other work strands, including the current Thematic Inquiry Programme.
The report is available at the Scottish Housing Regulator's website.
Craigforth was appointed by Highland Council to undertake research to improve understanding of the accommodation needs of Gypsies/Travellers in the Highland area. The study built on earlier work including a desk-based needs assessment undertaken by the Council in 2010, and consultation with Council site tenants undertaken by Craigforth in 2012. Outputs informed development of the Council's next Local Housing Strategy and underpin investment decisions in relation to Council site provision.
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