A housing emergency has been declared in West Dunbartonshire amid unprecedented pressures on the ability to meet the needs of those in social housing or seeking a council property. The local authority said Housing and communities Convener Councillor Gurpreet Singh Johal made the declaration and urged the Scottish Government to…
Working at Homeless Network Scotland provides a unique vantage point and an opportunity to be involved in major programmes addressing homelessness in Scotland. We are a small team that values commitment, flexibility and a sense of perspective. And we offer job autonomy within a supportive and enabling environment where you…
The collapse of the Bute House agreement, the First Minister’s abrupt resignation and the search for his successor are drawing attention and energy away from the urgent task of addressing the housing crisis and ending homelessness. Homeless Network Scotland’s Jamie Milne sets out what needs to happen once the dust…
What we are doing Working in a strategic partnership with Scottish Government and COSLA to deliver the Ending Destitution Together strategy. Convening and supporting the development of Fair Way Scotland, a ‘learn while doing’ partnership to influence policy and practice while preventing rough sleeping and destitution. Raising awareness of the causes…
What we are doing Facilitating ‘All in For Change’ which is an inclusive structure that enables people with lived experience of homelessness and policy and practice colleagues to connect in an informed but informal way. Supporting a Change Team of people with experience of homelessness, each of whom connect across…