Retrieved from https://www.gov.scot/binaries/content/documents/govscot/publications/consultation-analysis/2022/09/prevention-homelessness-duties-joint-scottish-government-cosla-consultation-analysis-consultation-responses-final-report/documents/prevention-homelessness-duties-joint-scottish-government-cosla-consultation-analysis-consultation-responses-final-report/prevention-homelessness-duties-joint-scottish-government-cosla-consultation-analysis-consultation-responses-final-report/govscot%3Adocument/prevention-homelessness-duties-joint-scottish-government-cosla-consultation-analysis-consultation-responses-final-report.pdf [accessed 23 May 2024]The PRG was clear that such a change would require a cultural shift in homelessness services:
A duty starting so early will require a cultural shift in homelessness services and across the local authority, assisting people to remain in their homes or to be rehoused rapidly without resort to temporary accommodation, and with a strong emphasis on integrated or co-ordinated...