*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…

Amid growing concern about the impact of Covid on the housing and financial situation of thousands of Scots, 31 organisations in the Everyone Home collective are urging people in communities and those running local services to prevent homelessness closer to home this year, and beyond. On the basis that all…

A Scottish Statutory Instrument (SSI) will be laid in Parliament on 13 January that will further extend the temporary exceptions in response to the coronavirus pandemic from 31 January 2021 until 30 June 2021. This new legislation means that until 30 June 2021 a placement will not be considered as…