Tools, Tips & Techniques for Involving people in your Service 1 February 2021 Often individuals and communities who don’t have a common, collective voice and are typically underrepresented in consultation and the development of services. This introductory course is for both front line practitioners and those in strategic roles. This…

The first data on Scotland’s Housing First Pathfinder since the start of the year indicates the programme continued to scale up despite Covid restrictions. The total tenancies created by Scotland’s Housing First Pathfinder up to 31 December 2020 was 404, with an additional 22 added that month. The key indicator…

*Applications are now closed.* From today (Wednesday 20 January 2021) Homeless Network Scotland will be distributing a £50,000 Scottish Government emergency fund offering one-off cash payments of £50 for people who are homeless and living in temporary accommodation in Scotland. People can apply directly, or support or advice workers can…

The Scottish Government has announced that a temporary ban on eviction orders will be extended until the end of March 2021. Regulations will be laid in the Scottish Parliament on 14 January to extend the current ban, which is in place at present until 22 January. The extended ban will…

New Courses for January 2021 An introductory overview on developing a communications strategy for public and third sector organisations, covering topics including: how to engage with mainstream and online media;  engaging with journalists; creating and maximising a digital profile;  messaging and brand recognition; how to build a communications strategy; making…