Homeless Network Scotland’s chief executive Maggie Brunjes, and Prof Andrea E Williamson from the University of Glasgow co-authored an editorial in the British Medical Journal (BMJ) published this month. It highlights the stubborn collective consciousness that continues to divorce homelessness from the larger health and economic inequality that causes it…
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All in For Glasgow
‘All in For Glasgow’ to support next phase of homelessness services Glasgow City Health and Social Care Partnership has appointed Homeless Network Scotland to support the progression of its homelessness services against the backdrop of a housing emergency. The organisation will facilitate a process that draws on expertise of local services…
Fair Way Scotland: Not just a ‘fluffy’ coalition doing nice things
Fair Way Scotland is a partnership of third sector organisations which aims to combat destitution and homelessness among people denied access to support on account of their immigration status — a state of affairs driven by hostile UK Government policy. The partnership works to provide people with safe housing in…
2024: Something doesn’t add up…
Maggie Brünjes, chief executive of Homeless Network Scotland, on the long-term impacts of short-term decisions on housing. And what needs to happen now to make 2024 count. Imagine there was enough decent and affordable housing for everyone in Scotland in the places we want to build and live our lives….
Homeless Network Scotland response to Scottish Budget cuts on affordable housing
Homeless Network Scotland is deeply concerned by cuts to affordable housing spending announced in the 2024-2025 Budget. This comes despite consistent and united warnings on the urgent need to tackle a spiralling housing crisis which is holding back people and communities. Without more homes, we exclude thousands of people in…