Claire Frew, Homeless Network Scotland Since I joined the sector in 2004, congregate supported accommodation has played a big part in our common responses to homelessness. While some of the provision has changed over time, questions about its purpose as a response to homelessness, as well as its advantages and…

Housing and homelessness – joint response to National Care Service consultation Proposals for a National Care Service in Scotland could signal an opportunity to join up services and responses for some of society’s most excluded groups, according to a joint consultation response submitted to the Scottish Government today (Monday 1 November) by organisations representing the housing and homelessness sectors.  The Scottish Federation of Housing Associations (SFHA), Everyone Home Collective and members of the lived…

A key piece of research and policy position was launched at our conference on Tuesday 5 October. The much-anticipated report, Shared Spaces, looks at the future role of supported and shared housing as a response to homelessness in Scotland.  Find out more about Shared Spaces and read the report >>

3 November 2021 | 10am – 11:30am The pathway to prevent and end homelessness for people leaving the armed forces in Scotland Presented in partnership with Veterans Scotland, this Homeless Network Scotland Member Event is an opportunity to input into the pathway to prevent and end homelessness for people leaving…

More than 30 charities and leading academics in Scotland, in partnership with the Scottish Government and local councils, are calling for major funders to step forward ahead of the winter months to fund a step-change in the way we support people seeking sanctuary in Scotland. The partnership, titled Fair Way…