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.

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