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October Network Briefing out now
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…
Homelessness data reveals a breach of trust
The annual homelessness statistics released today by the Scottish Government make for sober reading. And reveal the breach of trust between government and the housing and homelessness sector in Scotland. The figures reveal a 4% rise in homelessness applications – topping 40,000 households asking their council for help during 2023-24….
Homelessness workers in Scotland recognised with access to leading discount scheme
Blue Light Card, the nation’s leading discount provider for the emergency services, NHS, social care sector and armed forces, announced today that it is welcoming the homelessness workforce into its community. Today’s announcement is the result of a new partnership between Blue Light Card and Homewards, a five-year programme created…
Breaking down barriers to support for people at the hard edges will create a more equal Scotland
No Wrong Door Scotland partnership launched to create a blueprint for joined-up services that address multiple disadvantage A major new test of change has been launched to explore how to break down barriers to support faced by tens of thousands of people in Scotland who face multiple disadvantages – with…
Hostile immigration policies ‘virtually guaranteeing’ destitution and homelessness for thousands living long-term in Scotland
Thousands of people in Scotland, including long-standing members of communities, are being forced into extreme poverty and homelessness by hostile UK immigration policy, a new report has revealed. The research includes a survey of those accessing crisis support from Fair Way Scotland, a partnership of third sector organisations helping to…