Category: Monthly Network Briefing

November Network Briefing

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This month’s Network Briefing shares important research from Shelter Scotland and Engender on the distinct impact of the housing emergency on women. You’ll also find briefings on how social security mitigates poverty, an update on progress to end youth homelessness, and expert opinion on how the UK Renters’ Rights Bill could affect renters north of the border.

We also have details of upcoming events including a webinar on Fair Way Scotland, a project that acts to mitigate the impact of hostile UK immigration policy on people seeking safety or a new life in Scotland.

And you’ll find information on our new Learning Lounge course Homelessness stigma: a conversation which explores the bias we can all hold, the impact of stigma on people using and working in services, and strategies to overcome the problem – as well as the usual wide selection of briefings, events and opportunities across a range of sectors.

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October Network Briefing out now

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Among this month’s briefings are the latest report into the Fair Way Scotland partnership, which reveals the toll of destitution inflicted by UK immigration policy on people seeking to settle in Scotland – the hidden humanitarian crisis within the housing emergency. 

We also share news of the launch of No Wrong Door Scotland, a learning partnership working to join up services for people at the hard edges. 

Other must-read briefings cover reaction to homelessness statistics and the Housing Bill, child poverty, digital exclusion, plus a video and blog on the new rental sector in Romania – where people were asked what makes the ‘ideal’ landlord. 

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August Network Briefing

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This month’s Network Briefing shares details of booking and sponsorship opportunities for Scotland’s annual homelessness conference in October, themed ‘Right here, right now’, spanning 2 days for the first time and delivered this year in partnership with Salvation Army.  

Early bird tickets are open until the end of the month, offering a 20% discount – there’s a range of packages available, including residential options for maximum convenience. Got something to promote? Check out this year’s expanded sponsorship options.

We also announce a brilliant celebrity addition to the speaker line-up… who could it be ❓

And we bring news of the Supported Housing Task and Finish Group, which published its final report and recommendations with a launch at Queens Cross Housing Association’s impressive Wellbeing for Young People service, attended by Housing Minister Paul McLennan.

Elsewhere in the briefing you’ll find news of a great new appointment to HNS, themes for the next All in for Glasgow design session, and a great success story from Salvation Army’s Eva Burrows Centre in Cambuslang.

As ever there’s a wide range of news, research and coverage across a range of sectors. And we’re pleased to bring you details of upcoming training opportunities in our Learning Lounge. Enjoy.

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July 2024 Network Briefing

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This month’s briefing features details of this year’s annual homelessness conference – a 2-day event for the first time with the theme Right Here, Right Now. You’ll also find news of an event to launch the Supported Housing Task and Finish Group’s final report, responses to the Housing Bill and the housing emergency, and a wide range of research, news and opportunities.

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June Network Briefing

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This month you’ll find a wide range of reports and research on subjects including rural poverty, wealth inequality, stigma and support for women experiencing homelessness, as well as learning opportunities and first details of Scotland’s annual homelessness conference.

Be sure to check out details of our upcoming Members’ Forum event on the state of Housing First, and watch a series of engaging short films explaining the new NICE guideline on working with people who are homeless – of interest to professionals in health and social care, and beyond.

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