MSPs have passed the Housing (Scotland) Bill. This is a landmark moment for the many organisations that have been working for years to prevent homelessness – and more importantly, for people who have experienced or are at risk of homelessness. The Bill’s prevention measures in Part 5, if resourced and…
We’re pleased to share an updated programme for this year’s two-day homelessness conference, delivered with event partner The Salvation Army, and day sponsors Wheatley Group and The Housing Network. You’ll find a link to the programme at the end of the email, but here’s a taster of what’s on – just part…
All over Scotland, people working in frontline homelessness services go all out to make the difference for people they support. We often hear about them, and you will have too. An Associate of HNS described their experience of a trusted worker as having “that one person who sticks around and…
This month’s Network Briefing includes new research on subjects including refuge accommodation and ethnicity and homelessness. You’ll also find events and launches from Shelter Scotland and Citizens Advice Scotland, plus news, training opportunities and more. Click below to access the new briefing and subscribe to get it delivered straight to…
In this month’s briefing we share a report from the Housing Taskforce, research on ‘missingness’ in healthcare, a long read on the Thistle Safer Drug Consumption Facility in Glasgow, and details of the First Minister’s prevention-focused public service reform agenda. And you’ll find a wide range of learning opportunities, events…