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…

Housing scarcity is Scotland’s defining issue, driving homelessness and undermining health, education, equality and community safety. Fixing it unlocks progress on every front. Scotland’s Annual Homelessness Conference 2025, It’s Personal: The human face of the housing emergency, will explore the real-world impact of and solutions to the emergency. A fantastic…

All over Scotland, people working in frontline homelessness services go all out to make the difference for people they support. We often hear about them, and you will have too.  An Associate of HNS described their experience of a trusted worker as having “that one person who sticks around and…

This month’s Network Briefing includes new research on subjects including refuge accommodation and ethnicity and homelessness. You’ll also find events and launches from Shelter Scotland and Citizens Advice Scotland, plus news, training opportunities and more. Click below to access the new briefing and subscribe to get it delivered straight to…