In this month’s briefing we share a report from the Housing Taskforce, research on ‘missingness’ in healthcare, a long read on the Thistle Safer Drug Consumption Facility in Glasgow, and details of the First Minister’s prevention-focused public service reform agenda. And you’ll find a wide range of learning opportunities, events…
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Maggie Brünjes honoured with Heriot-Watt university degree for leadership in advancing solutions to homelessness
On 20 June 2025, Maggie Brünjes, Chief Executive of Homeless Network Scotland, was awarded an Honorary Doctor of Letters by Heriot-Watt University at a ceremony on its Edinburgh campus. The doctorate recognises her leadership in advancing evidence-based, collaborative solutions to homelessness in Scotland. For over 25 years, Maggie has…
A voice for change: GHIFT’s journey in understanding overnight services in the winter
Earlier this year, Glasgow Homelessness Involvement and Feedback Team (GHIFT) investigated people’s experiences of using winter night shelters or welcome centres last winter. The team carried out a survey and interviewed people in three day centres, including a women’s service, to gather evidence of what’s happening on the ground right…
GHIFT investigation highlights risk of ‘shared air’ night shelters as a response to homelessness
Glasgow City Council has committed to the principle that there should be no ‘shared air’ communal night shelters in the city after hearing hard-hitting testimony of the damaging impact they had on people who were homeless last winter. The pledge by councillors and officials came at a summit held by…
Homelessness conference 2025: Early bird booking & speaker news
Scotland’s housing emergency is more than stats and headlines. It’s a human issue that affects individuals, families and communities every day. This year’s homelessness conference is focused on the impact of the housing emergency on people. As the conference title says: It’s personal. So it’s fitting that we can announce…