Homeless Network Scotland @homelessnetwork.scot · 14h🎞 The frontline workforce is made up of people who go above and beyond for people every day - we're honoured to shine a light on this year's Viki Fox Heart of Support award recipients. The 6 films showcasing these brilliant folk will premiere at the conference, but here's a teaser! buff.ly/dHqdjv7 100
Homeless Network Scotland @homelessnetwork.scot · 29/09/2026📢 One week from today we'll gather in Perth for Raising The Level - to explore how we create joined-up support that works around whole lives, not separate problems. If your work connects to housing, health, social care, justice, addictions and beyond, be a part of change. Book now: buff.ly/IsS4S9cbuff.lyUpcoming Events 2026 - Homeless Network Scotland: we are all inIncluding Scotland's Annual Homelessness Conference and AGM 021
Homeless Network Scotland @homelessnetwork.scot · 24/09/2026📢 Frontline workers! Want to work alongside people with lived experience and decision makers to shape how homelessness is addressed in Scotland, locally and nationally? Come and join the All in for Change team! @cyrenians.bsky.social @smitfcharity.bsky.social 👉 Recruitment pack: buff.ly/9Kkr3s8 011
Homeless Network Scotland @homelessnetwork.scot · 23/09/2026❗ Latest homelessness statistics, released 1 year into the Housing Emergency Action Plan, paint a picture of a crisis that continues to head in the wrong direction and now risks becoming Scotland’s new normal. Comment by our Head of Policy and Impact Matt Hamill: homelessnetwork.scot/2026/09/23/h...homelessnetwork.scotHNS comment on homelessness statistics: housing emergency must not become the 'new normal' - Homeless Network Scotland: we are all inIt’s just over a year since the Scottish Government published its Housing Emergency Action Plan with a promise of “positive and lasting change” and a specific 000
Reposted by Homeless Network ScotlandThird Force News @thirdforcenews.bsky.social · 18/09/2026In this month’s magazine we take a deep dive into sector responses to the #ScottishGovernment’s #ProgrammeForGovernment and hears from @childrenfirst.bsky.social @sccscot.bsky.social @foescot.bsky.social @homelessnetwork.scot Read it all here: buff.ly/gZMa7sv 011
Homeless Network Scotland @homelessnetwork.scot · 17/09/2026💥 Conference speaker alert 💥 Guy Felicella is a harm reduction advocate and educator who spent 3 decades in the grip of addiction, surviving many life-threatening moments. Today, he uses his experience to shed light on the human side of addiction and systemic failure. More info: buff.ly/R9wD5hA 022
Reposted by Homeless Network ScotlandScottish Housing News @scottishhousingnews.com · 16/09/2026With Scottish Housing Day focussing on the link between housing and health, Matt Hamill, head of policy and impact at Homeless Network Scotland, argues that housing policy is public health policy.scottishhousingnews.comMatt Hamill: A healthier nation starts at homeWith Scottish Housing Day focussing on the link between housing and health, Matt Hamill, head of policy and impact at Homeless Network Scotland, argues that housing policy is public health policy. 033
Homeless Network Scotland @homelessnetwork.scot · 16/09/2026⏳ The countdown is on - just 3 weeks until conference. 2 highlights from day 2: new economic analysis exposing the cost of managing crisis through disconnected services + savings from a no wrong door approach. And brand new peer research from All in for Change. More in the programme: buff.ly/X0heaJP 012
Homeless Network Scotland @homelessnetwork.scot · 14/09/2026Join Gordon at Raising the Level for a timely, important workshop with the Scottish Anti-Racism in Housing Network - exploring how we collaborate across services & communities to embed Anti-Racist practice in the housing and homelessness sectors. Book: buff.ly/m3uC8YU @shelterscotland.bsky.social 022
Homeless Network Scotland @homelessnetwork.scot · 07/09/2026💭 This year's conference promises big ideas that can drive real change. From joined-up systems and homelessness prevention to participation and power-sharing, Raising the Level brings together leading thinkers and practitioners to challenge the status quo. Check out the programme: buff.ly/Tv0USeU 032
Reposted by Homeless Network ScotlandThird Force News @thirdforcenews.bsky.social · 04/09/2026Programme for Government: how has the sector responded? TFN rounds up reactions to new Holyrood commitments with comment from @childrenfirst.bsky.social @foescot.bsky.social @homelessnetwork.scot @onekind.org @shelterscotland.bsky.social @independentage.bsky.social and many others buff.ly/apeoHLsbuff.lyProgramme for Government: how has the sector responded? - TFNTFN rounds up charity and civil society reactions to new Holyrood committments 011
Homeless Network Scotland @homelessnetwork.scot · 31/08/2026📢 A coalition of 40 organisations working to end homelessness in Scotland has called for an urgent Ministerial Statement to update parliament on the housing emergency as MSPs return from recess. The coalition has set out 5️⃣ tests to help judge Holyrood’s response to the crisis. Read: buff.ly/z3BY9mC 032
Homeless Network Scotland @homelessnetwork.scot · 27/08/2026Housing and homelessness can't solve severe and multiple disadvantage alone. Neither can health, justice, social care. Across 2 days, Raising the Level unites sectors around a shared mission to create joined-up services that work for *everyone* 👉 Check out the programme and book: buff.ly/K7ERs5U 022
Homeless Network Scotland @homelessnetwork.scot · 14/08/2026🆕 The programme for Raising the Level - Scotland's national summit on severe and multiple disadvantage - is live. A 2-day gathering focused on breaking down the siloed systems that deepen harm for people. Check out our fantastic line-up of inspiring speakers and events: buff.ly/auif8RQ 011
Homeless Network Scotland @homelessnetwork.scot · 03/08/2026❗ A homelessness prevention fund that supported 662 people to stay in their homes is back with a £1million programme for Glasgow. The ScotGov-backed Upstream programme will support innovative prevention work by housing associations and 3rd sector partners. More: buff.ly/qTCeRfx @sfha.bsky.social 031
Homeless Network Scotland @homelessnetwork.scot · 30/07/2026🆕 Just a few days left to save 20% on all ticket options to Scotland's national homelessness conference - including attendance on both days, networking dinner and residential packages. Check out the early bird programme preview + booking options to suit all availability and budgets: buff.ly/eQtUNPo 011
Homeless Network Scotland @homelessnetwork.scot · 28/07/2026How do we stop people slipping through the gaps? Our Matt Hamill was on BBC Reporting Scotland talking about the urgent need for more social housing, better homelessness prevention and joined-up responses involving health, social care and justice services. 👉 Full clip from 15 mins: buff.ly/PxMzxcv 021
Homeless Network Scotland @homelessnetwork.scot · 27/07/2026A coalition of Scottish charities, frontline services and academics have called on ScotGov to ‘Build like Burnham’ by delivering at least 15,693 affordable homes a year to end Scotland’s housing emergency - as the new PM pledges a council house building boom down south. Read more: buff.ly/5l2BGbG 022
Homeless Network Scotland @homelessnetwork.scot · 24/07/2026🆕 Great that new PM Andy Burnham is committed to ending rough sleeping. Now Crisis Scotland and Homeless Network Scotland have urged that any funding directed to Scotland as a result is used scale up Housing First - a proven way to tackle rough sleeping. Read our joint statement: buff.ly/HfreFAq 043
Homeless Network Scotland @homelessnetwork.scot · 17/07/2026How will the new legal duty on public bodies in Scotland to 'Ask and Act' to prevent homelessness work in real life? Read first insights & recommendations in a report on the Upstream Homelessness Prevention pilot where social landlords and 3rd sector partners tested it out: buff.ly/VoTrGZS 021
Homeless Network Scotland @homelessnetwork.scot · 14/07/2026ScotGov marked its first 50 days in power by announcing the rollout of a £50m homelessness prevention fund during a visit to Sanctuary Housing Association in Glasgow yesterday. More prevention and less crisis response can only be a good thing. Read about the fund and our response: buff.ly/mf6x1Kw 010
Homeless Network Scotland @homelessnetwork.scot · 08/07/2026🆕 Book now to secure your place at this year’s national homelessness conference, Raising the Level - a landmark two-day summit focused on preventing severe and multiple disadvantage. Take advantage of the 20% Early Bird discount through July and check out the preview programme: buff.ly/egiOzXl 011
Homeless Network Scotland @homelessnetwork.scot · 22/06/2026🙌 Just over a week left to nominate someone whose frontline work inspires you for a Heart of Support award. Nomination is quick and simple: homelessnetwork.scot/the-viki-fox...homelessnetwork.scotThe Viki Fox Heart of Support Award - Homeless Network Scotland: we are all inAll over Scotland, people working in frontline services across homelessness and related sectors go all out to make the difference for people they support. At 000
Homeless Network Scotland @homelessnetwork.scot · 17/06/2026Do you know a great frontline worker in mental health, housing, homelessness, social care, justice, or another sector? The Viki Fox Heart of Support Award honours the people who go above and beyond for folk each day. Find out more & nominate before 29 June: buff.ly/KUZK7u0 @smitfcharity.bsky.social 010
Reposted by Homeless Network ScotlandScottish Refugee Council @scotrefugeecouncil.bsky.social · 10/06/2026Our Chief Executive, Sabir Zazai, has issued a statement in response to violent and intimidating anti-migrant protests which have taken place across Scotland. Read the full statement: scottishrefugeecouncil.org.uk/respo… 03424
Homeless Network Scotland @homelessnetwork.scot · 08/06/2026We've written to Shirley-Anne Somerville welcoming her as Cab Sec for Social Justice and Housing. Our message: housing and homelessness can't be a standalone policy area - progress unlocks benefits across the board and will require focus on homes, prevention, rapid rehousing and joined-up support. 010
Homeless Network Scotland @homelessnetwork.scot · 21/05/2026Today the Everyone Home Collective has urged the new Scottish Government to make joined-up action central to tackling homelessness. Real progress means tackling poverty and the shortage of affordable housing - not just symbolic commitments. Full advice: homelessnetwork.scot/2026/05/21/j... 021
Homeless Network Scotland @homelessnetwork.scot · 05/05/2026🆕 Polling for the Everyone Home collective reveals the impact of the housing emergency across society, with 1 in 3 voters fearful of losing their home in the next few years. Housing insecurity is now a weight on the minds of people across Scotland. Read more: buff.ly/NMwte6M 122
Reposted by Homeless Network ScotlandSt Martin-in-the-Fields Charity @smitfcharity.bsky.social · 10/04/2026Our Frontline Worker Survey closes in just 1 week. There isn't long left to have your voice heard on the issues affecting the housing & homelessness sector. It's important that we hear from as many people as possible, so that we can accurately represent your voice. loom.ly/wxpl8u4 021
Homeless Network Scotland @homelessnetwork.scot · 10/03/2026The Everyone Home Collective and the Coalition of Care and Support Providers in Scotland (CCPS) have jointly issued a position paper calling on the Scottish Government to integrate housing equality and strategic support into More Homes Scotland. bit.ly/4s5tpd4bit.lyJoint Coalitions Urge Scottish Government: Embed Fairness in National Housing Agency to End Housing Inequality Crisis - Homeless Network Scotland: we are all inThe Everyone Home Collective and the Coalition of Care and Support Providers in Scotland (CCPS) have jointly issued a position paper calling on the Scottish 021
Homeless Network Scotland @homelessnetwork.scot · 24/02/2026A 38% annual rise in breaches of the Unsuitable Accommodation Order in Dundee shows in stark terms how the system is failing people. We’ve joined Dundee's Housing Emergency Coalition to urge councillors to declare a #HousingEmergency and take action now. Read the coalition letter: buff.ly/pCvC3PQ 032
Reposted by Homeless Network ScotlandDundee Evening Telegraph @eveningtelegraph.bsky.social · 23/02/202615 organisations join forces to demand Dundee declares a housing emergencydlvr.it15 organisations join forces to demand Dundee declares a housing emergencyAn open letter signed by frontline housing, homelessness and social justice organisations was sent to councillors on Monday. 043
Homeless Network Scotland @homelessnetwork.scot · 05/02/2026Check out the new Network Briefing for commentary on the Scottish Budget, and announcement of a new national housing agency plus latest research, news, updates and opportunities, and a guest contribution from the Cabinet Secretary for Housing, Màiri McAllan: us3.campaign-archive.com?u=01130236da... 010
Reposted by Homeless Network ScotlandJen Ang @jena.ng · 03/02/2026Maggie Brunjes CEO @homelessnetwork.scot reminds us that Housing Justice in Scotland means safe, suitable housing for all of us 🏡 including people with #NRPF www.insidehousing.co.uk/comment/true...insidehousing.co.ukTrue housing justice must include those with No Recourse to Public FundsThousands of people are excluded from basic support because of their immigration status, writes Margaret-Ann Brünjes, chief executive at Homeless Network Scotland. 152
Homeless Network Scotland @homelessnetwork.scot · 03/02/2026Homelessness policy in Scotland has changed significantly over the last 25 years and continues to with the Housing Act 2025 bringing new prevention measures. Want to learn more? Join our next Rough Guide to Homelessness Policy and Legislation session on 26 February. Save your spot: buff.ly/o6uhPmX 021
Reposted by Homeless Network ScotlandScottish Housing News @scottishhousingnews.com · 22/01/2026The Scottish Government intends to establish a new national housing agency with a focus on simplicity, scale and speed to enable the delivery of housing of all types, helping to meet housing need across Scotland.scottishhousingnews.comNew agency to accelerate housebuilding with ‘simplicity, scale and speed’The Scottish Government intends to establish a new national housing agency with a focus on simplicity, scale and speed to enable the delivery of housing of all types, helping to meet housing need across Scotland. 011
Homeless Network Scotland @homelessnetwork.scot · 19/01/2026💻 EVENT: Housing First in a Housing Emergency Join us at a webinar to hear from ScotGov on its ambitions for HF + new funding, explore the Check-up and Branching Out framework, and learn from councils and partners about barriers to delivery & solutions. 26 Jan, 2pm | online. Book:buff.lyHousing First in a Housing Emergency - Homeless Network Scotland: we are all inMonday 26 January 2026 – 2:30pm – 4:00pm (Teams) 011
Reposted by Homeless Network ScotlandShelter Scotland @shelterscotland.bsky.social · 13/01/2026More funding for social housing in Scotland is a step forward - but it is nowhere near enough for the scale of the #HousingEmergency. Without new money and a credible plan, homelessness, child poverty and public costs will keep rising. More from our Director, here: 👉 shelterscotland.org/SB26AW 0115
Homeless Network Scotland @homelessnetwork.scot · 12/01/2026❗ Tomorrow's Scottish Budget is a defining moment for how we address homelessness and achieve housing justice for people. If Scotland wants to be credible on this, three decisions are essential. Read a @bigissue.com opinion piece by HNS chief exec Maggie Brünjes: www.bigissue.com/opinion/scot...bigissue.comThis is how to turn Scottish housing rights into housing realityThe upcoming budget needs to put serious money behind Scotland's housing future, writes the CEO of Homeless Network Scotland. 042
Reposted by Homeless Network ScotlandFraser of Allander Institute @fraserofallander.org · 07/01/2026How do we make the aims of the Public Service Reform Strategy in relation to preventative budgeting a reality and what pitfalls need to be avoided? Some of our thoughts here: fraserofallander.org/scotlands-bu...fraserofallander.orgPreventative budgeting in Scotland | FAIPublic service reform strategy and preventative budgeting - what needs to happen? 012
Homeless Network Scotland @homelessnetwork.scot · 19/12/2025"Most recent figures show that in 2024 Scotland had more than 43,000 homes classified as empty." Read this from Scottish Procurement Alliance's Lesley Peaty (+ shout out to our own Grant Campbell): www.scottishhousingnews.com/articles/les...scottishhousingnews.comLesley Peaty: We can’t just build our way out of the housing crisisFollowing a discussion during the Scottish Procurement Alliance AGM that focused on the nation's housing crisis, regional director Lesley Peaty argues that if we are to find homes for all those in nee... 000
Homeless Network Scotland @homelessnetwork.scot · 18/12/2025What happened at this year's homelessness conference? It was the biggest to date and the 2-day programme was bursting with discussions, debates, breakouts and inspiring keynotes. Refresh your memory or catch up on what you missed in our picture-packed conference report: buff.ly/xwFzO6A 011
Reposted by Homeless Network ScotlandBrian Robson @brianrobson.bsky.social · 11/12/2025Feeling hopeful after an excellent @homelessnetwork.scot webinar this morning unpacking the latest evaluation of the Fair Way Scotland partnership. A fairer way is possible, it's happening in Scotland, but it needs scaling up. homelessnetwork.scot/2025/12/11/e...homelessnetwork.scotEnding destitution for excluded people is possible – if Scotland acts at scale - Homeless Network Scotland: we are all inScotland has made significant and internationally notable progress in reducing destitution among people who are blocked from accessing mainstream support 021
Reposted by Homeless Network ScotlandBeth Watts-Cobbe @bethwcobbe.bsky.social · 02/12/2025Come join us! The @i-sphere.bsky.social are delighted to advertise for Research Intern to design and lead in-depth research on an area of homelessness prevention in the UK, The post is full time, for 9 months and suitable for candidates based anywhere in the UK (remote working standard)... 142
Reposted by Homeless Network ScotlandShelter Scotland @shelterscotland.bsky.social · 02/12/2025A new report from Shelter Scotland and CRER reveals systemic racism in our housing system: BPoC are more likely to become homeless, face unlawful refusals, and wait longer for a social home. The Scottish Government must start tackling racism in housing it at its roots. shelterscotland.org/CRER-BPoC 054
Homeless Network Scotland @homelessnetwork.scot · 26/11/2025🚨 Join us for a Fair Way Scotland webinar to: ✔ Hear about the new FWS evaluation by @i-sphere.bsky.social ✔ Explore how targeted investment prevents crisis ✔ Connect with funders & policymakers ✔ Learn about the policy roadmap to scale solutions ➡Sign up: us3.campaign-archive.com?u=01130236da... 012
Homeless Network Scotland @homelessnetwork.scot · 19/11/2025A crucial step in ensuring the Ask and Act duty to prevent homelessness (which All in for Change helped shape) works as intended. The pilots will test the duty in real-world settings & explore how services can work together to identify people at risk of homelessness earlier - then act to prevent it. 011
Reposted by Homeless Network ScotlandThird Force News @thirdforcenews.bsky.social · 17/11/2025TFN is @scvo.scot's magazine for the #VoluntarySector This month we visit @homelessnetwork.scot's conference to hear about sector efforts to combat the #HousingEmergency; input from: Maggie Brünjes, @floellabenjamin.bsky.social @salvationarmyuk.bsky.social and more Read it here: buff.ly/aWVaf4z 011
Homeless Network Scotland @homelessnetwork.scot · 11/11/2025Great reflections on this year's conference from Shea, a key participant at this year's conference 🙌 011
Reposted by Homeless Network ScotlandShelter Scotland @shelterscotland.bsky.social · 07/11/2025Debates around refugees and homelessness have turned toxic, and people are paying the price. We’re calling on ministers to protect rights, lead with compassion, and work with those on the frontline to find real solutions. #HousingEmergency 📢 Read our joint open letter 🔗 shelterscotland.org/OLRHshelterscotland.orgOpen Letter to Scottish and UK Govts - Refugee Homelessness - Shelter ScotlandA joint open letter, signed by over 30 housing, refugee rights and equalities organisations in Scotland. 043