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Living through a housing emergency

With a record number of households classed as homeless, Laura Miller and Natalie Higgins hear Amanda’s story of living through a housing emergency.

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Amanda Smith’s (pictured) household is one of a record number living in temporary homeless accommodation.

The ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½â€™s Chris Clements tells us her story – and explains how the housing emergency developed.

Scotcast is the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½â€™s Scottish news podcast, with Martin Geissler, Laura Miller and Natalie Higgins.

Get in touch: scotcast@bbc.co.uk

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Wed 17 Sep 2025 00:00

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