At the busiest time of year for the homelessness workforce, it is more important than ever to centre collective care in our work, says Homeless Network Scotland Learning Lead Laura Ffrench-Constant. We all know why worker wellbeing is important. Happy and resilient workers lead to better outcomes for the people they…
Hi, hello, fàilte, walcum to our Learning Programme for 2024. I am Laura the new(ish) Learning Lead for Homeless Network Scotland. Some of you may have already met me at our sold-out online training sessions or at commissioned workshops for your organisation or regional Housing Options hub. We have already delivered 10…
Homeless Network Scotland has welcomed five new board members. The new directors and trustees bring a wealth of diverse expertise across housing and homelessness, the wider third sector and local and national government. They join a board of nine who are at the forefront of progressing the action we need…
In the face of a housing emergency and cost of living crisis, homelessness is rising fast in Scotland. At the same time, we have a landmark Housing Bill going through parliament which could, if delivered properly, change the face of homelessness by significantly widening prevention duties. Addressing the current…
No Wrong Door Scotland partnership launched to create a blueprint for joined-up services that address multiple disadvantage A major new test of change has been launched to explore how to break down barriers to support faced by tens of thousands of people in Scotland who face multiple disadvantages – with…