1. www.shcs.gov.uk The Scottish House Condition Survey Dr Andrew Robinson Communities Scotland

2. www.shcs.gov.uk What is the SHCS? The only national study to look at physical condition Vital part of the evidence base A public information resource Conducted in 1991, 1996 and 2002 – now continuous

3. www.shcs.gov.uk What is involved? Social interview – householder Physical inspection – professional Bringing professional and lay viewpoints together

4. www.shcs.gov.uk How is it managed? Specialist team (Communities Scotland) Close links with policy teams (DD) Strategic guidance from a broad partnership of stakeholders –CIH, SFHA, COSLA Regular consultation on survey content

5. www.shcs.gov.uk Policy Links Fuel Poverty Scottish Housing Quality Standard Housing Bill – esp. disrepair in private stock

6. www.shcs.gov.uk Survey dissemination Produce value added, not paperwork Two main reports – November 2003 Series of topic-based reports Fuel Poverty, Housing and Health, Housing and Disrepair Informing policy processes Ad hoc analysis for survey users

7. www.shcs.gov.uk Going continuous Continuous SHCS started Q3 2003 Working throughout the year Same amount of data collected - so 15,000 cases by Q3 2008First Annual CSHCS report due late 2005

8. www.shcs.gov.uk Why did we go continuous? Increased flexibility of content –But must balance with comparability More efficient use of resources Consolidates expertise –Core staff team –Interviewers and surveyors

9. www.shcs.gov.uk Contact us House Condition Surveys Team Communities Scotland, Thistle House, 91 Haymarket Terrace, Edinburgh EH12 5HE 0131 479 5263 Fax – 0131 479 5350 shcs@communitiesscotland.gov.uk http://www.shcs.gov.uk