MSPs have passed the Housing (Scotland) Bill. This is a landmark moment for the many organisations that have been working for years to prevent homelessness – and more importantly, for people who have experienced or are at risk of homelessness. The Bill’s prevention measures in Part 5, if resourced and…

We’re pleased to share an updated programme for this year’s two-day homelessness conference, delivered with event partner The Salvation Army, and day sponsors Wheatley Group and The Housing Network. You’ll find a link to the programme at the end of the email, but here’s a taster of what’s on – just part…

Are you looking for a rewarding role with real influence? This is a pivotal post working at the forefront of the collective effort to end homelessness in Scotland. We are looking for someone with empathy, creativity, persistence, strong organisational skills – and a talent for enabling others to achieve their goals. At…

Homelessness statistics released yesterday show that the life-limiting impact of the housing emergency on people in Scotland is deepening – and risks becoming the norm with a continued absence of the action needed to solve the problem. Households in temporary accommodation hit a record 17,240 with a 6% rise in…

We welcome measures announced today by the Cabinet Secretary for Housing to tackle the impact of the housing emergency on people across Scotland.  It is right to focus first on addressing the impact of this solvable emergency on children’s wellbeing and health, on the most disadvantaged and excluded groups in…