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www.shcs.gov.uk The Scottish House Condition Survey Dr Andrew Robinson Communities Scotland
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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
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www.shcs.gov.uk What is involved? Social interview – householder Physical inspection – professional Bringing professional and lay viewpoints together
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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
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www.shcs.gov.uk Policy Links Fuel Poverty Scottish Housing Quality Standard Housing Bill – esp. disrepair in private stock
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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
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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
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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
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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
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