Necessity is the mother of innovation, they (don’t quite) say – that’s the case for the team here at Homeless Network Scotland as we harness the latest online technology to deliver this year’s Scottish homelessness conference. Over three days, choose from a menu of live lounge panel discussions featuring people…

Would you like to help to end homelessness in Scotland?  Homeless Network Scotland have 3 vacancies on our Board of Directors and a nomination form can be found here. You are warmly invited to the Annual General Meeting of Homeless Network Scotland. Wednesday 21 October 2020  held online at: https://www.crowdcast.io/e/hnsagm This year, the…

Following new recommendations from the reconvened Homelessness and Rough Sleeping Action Group (HARSAG) over the summer the Scottish Government has today (8 October 2020) published an updated Ending Homelessness Together Action Plan. The plan was first published in November 2018, drawing on recommendations from the original HARSAG.  In one proposal, Scotland’s…

The Shared Spaces research now underway in Scotland will assist local authorities and partners delivering local Rapid Rehousing Transition Plans (RRTPs). The research starts from the basis that even in the best managed homelessness systems, with adequate access to affordable and suitable housing, there may be a requirement for other…

Stirling University is leading a project exploring the environment around veterans housing issues on behalf of Forces In Mind Trust. Initial findings indicate housing transitions are generally smoother than in the past and personnel better prepared, with improving collaboration. Some of the risks and challenges include longer term housing issues…