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Radio Scotland,16 Sep 2025,27 mins

Living through a housing emergency

Scotcast

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If you’re interested in this episode, you may also like ‘Housing crisis: the emotional cost’ https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m002h9zt Amanda Smith’s (pictured) household is one of a record number living in temporary homeless accommodation. The BBC’s Chris Clements tells us her story – and explains how the housing emergency developed. Scotcast is the BBC’s Scottish news podcast, with Martin Geissler, Laura Miller and Natalie Higgins. Get in touch: [email protected]

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