Equality in Housing is our podcast series delivered in partnership with the UK Collaborative Centre for Housing Evidence. The aim of the podcast is to offer insights and experiences that highlight the work taking place around Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in housing in ‘real time’, from those with on-the-ground experience and expertise. It exists to showcase the excellent work taking place, a chance to share insights, best practice and challenges, as well as reflect on the use of research and evidence in day-to-day practices, or whether research and evidence needs to be more accessible.
In this episode, we have a great conversation with Megan Moffat, Policy and Public Affairs officer for Who Cares? Scotland. Megan tells us about the specific issues faced by Care Leavers in accessing housing, the role of local authorities as a guardian for people in care, and the fight to recognise being care experienced as a protected characteristic.
Podcast notes:
The Children and Young People (Scotland) Act 2014
Petition to extend aftercare for previously looked after young people and remove the continue care age cap
Clan Childlaw – Scotland’s law centre for children and young people
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