The number of people in Scotland who are classed as homeless has hit an all-time high, according to new figures released by the Scottish Government on Tuesday.

In September 2022, there were 28,944 open homelessness cases recorded, the highest since records began in 2002 and an 11% rise on the previous year.

The total number of households in temporary accommodation was also the highest on record at 14,458, a rise of 1% based on the same time in 2021.

The statistics showed 9,130 children were in temporary accommodation on September 30 of last year.

The figure has risen by 10% from the previous year, and is the highest since at least March 31 2019 – as far back as current records go – when the number was 6,795, a rise of 34%.

The total number of households in temporary accommodation was also the highest on record at 14,458, a rise of 1% based on the same time in 2021.

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