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Homeless Network Scotland @homelessnetwork.scot · 06/10/2026

Today's the day! Raising the Level, Scotland’s national gathering on transforming outcomes for people facing severe and multiple disadvantage, starts this morning. V excited to hear all our great speakers and connect with delegates. Here's what's on the agenda: buff.ly/doCfDGB See you there!

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Homeless Network Scotland @homelessnetwork.scot · 30/09/2026

🎞 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

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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

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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

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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

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Homeless Network Scotland @homelessnetwork.scot · 14/09/2026

Join 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

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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

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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

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Homeless Network Scotland @homelessnetwork.scot · 27/08/2026

Housing 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

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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

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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

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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

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Homeless Network Scotland @homelessnetwork.scot · 28/07/2026

How 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

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Homeless Network Scotland @homelessnetwork.scot · 27/07/2026

A 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

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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

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Homeless Network Scotland @homelessnetwork.scot · 17/07/2026

How 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

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Homeless Network Scotland @homelessnetwork.scot · 14/07/2026

ScotGov 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

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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

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Homeless Network Scotland @homelessnetwork.scot · 17/06/2026

Do 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

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Homeless Network Scotland @homelessnetwork.scot · 08/06/2026

We'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.

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Homeless Network Scotland @homelessnetwork.scot · 21/05/2026

Today 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...

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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

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Homeless Network Scotland @homelessnetwork.scot · 24/02/2026

A 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

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Homeless Network Scotland @homelessnetwork.scot · 05/02/2026

Check 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...

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Homeless Network Scotland @homelessnetwork.scot · 03/02/2026

Homelessness 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

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Homeless Network Scotland @homelessnetwork.scot · 18/12/2025

What 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

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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...

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Homeless Network Scotland @homelessnetwork.scot · 31/10/2025

The Joyous Choir closed Day 2 with a soul-stirring performance that reminded us of the power of human voices working together and strength in unity.

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Homeless Network Scotland @homelessnetwork.scot · 31/10/2025

Political leaders took to the stage for a hustings session to answer questions on how they would tackle the housing and homelessness emergency and create a just system.

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Homeless Network Scotland @homelessnetwork.scot · 31/10/2025

Floella Benjamin captivated us with her spellbinding story of resilience and her lifelong fight for children’s rights – and even brought Humpty along.

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Homeless Network Scotland @homelessnetwork.scot · 31/10/2025

All in for Change were integral to the conference through their own breakout session, panel discussions and a main stage presentation with Change Lead James sharing fresh peer research from the team.

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Homeless Network Scotland @homelessnetwork.scot · 31/10/2025

Eireann McAuley shared her powerful journey to overcome early life challenges, showing how social homes lay the foundation for thriving lives.

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Homeless Network Scotland @homelessnetwork.scot · 31/10/2025

The Viki Fox Heart of Support award videos lit up the room, celebrating inspirational frontline workers who watched on as the audience celebrated them.

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Homeless Network Scotland @homelessnetwork.scot · 31/10/2025

Everyone Home & All in for Change launched their Housing Justice manifesto – and landed a prime spot on STV News along with the Cab Sec.

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Homeless Network Scotland @homelessnetwork.scot · 31/10/2025

Cabinet Secretary Màiri McAllan laid out her plans to tackle homelessness and announced an extra £1.6 million this year for prevention-related spending.

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Homeless Network Scotland @homelessnetwork.scot · 31/10/2025

This year’s homelessness conference was personal — and powerful. Over two days, we were informed, inspired, moved, and entertained. Here are just a few standout moments…

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Homeless Network Scotland @homelessnetwork.scot · 30/10/2025

Nearly 40 organisations (and counting) launched their Housing Justice manifesto for the 2026 Holyrood election at the homelessness conference this week. 🧵

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Homeless Network Scotland @homelessnetwork.scot · 29/10/2025

A massive THANK YOU to everyone who came to this year's conference. We heard so many brilliant stories, wide ranging discussions and insights - particularly from people with direct & frontline experience of homelessness - and met so many brilliant, dedicated people. Keep an eye out for the report!

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Homeless Network Scotland @homelessnetwork.scot · 27/10/2025

All set for the start of this year's annual homelessness conference - It's Personal: the human face of the housing emergency. See you in a bit!

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Homeless Network Scotland @homelessnetwork.scot · 22/10/2025

We look forward to delivering training to support peer mentor volunteers with Wheatley Care, who are recruiting for people with experience of recovery, homelessness or other challenges who can use that experience to help others. Find out more and get involved: www.wheatley-care.com/work-with-us...

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Homeless Network Scotland @homelessnetwork.scot · 21/10/2025

📢 Conference speaker news 📢 Gordon will lead a breakout on solutions to end the housing emergency and protect children from more harm, informed by Shelter Scotland's powerful report 'In Their Own Words' about children's experiences of temporary accommodation. Full programme: buff.ly/n2T78lT

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Homeless Network Scotland @homelessnetwork.scot · 20/10/2025

📢 Who's who at this year's homelessness conference? We're pleased to be welcoming Helen Murdoch, Assistant Territorial Director for Strategic Operations & Development (Scotland) at The Salvation Army - our event partner. Full programme and booking options: buff.ly/n2T78lT

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Homeless Network Scotland @homelessnetwork.scot · 20/10/2025

Baroness Floella Benjamin and Eireann McAuley are both powerful and inspiring advocates for progressive change and we're honoured to have both speak at Scotland's annual homelessness conference next week. Find details of their keynotes and the full programme plus booking options: buff.ly/1kAI56b

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Homeless Network Scotland @homelessnetwork.scot · 14/10/2025

📢 Just 2 weeks until Scotland's annual homelessness conference. Check out the updated programme of speakers and sessions, and find a link to book your spot: homelessnetwork.scot/upcoming-eve...

An image of people on the cover of the programme for Scotland's annual homelessness conference, titled It's Personal: the human face of the housing emergency.

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Homeless Network Scotland @homelessnetwork.scot · 10/10/2025

On #WorldHomelessDay, check out our new Network Briefing, packed full of reports, research, opportunities - plus latest updates to the programme for the annual homelessness conference on Oct 27 & 28: us3.campaign-archive.com?u=01130236da...

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Homeless Network Scotland @homelessnetwork.scot · 07/10/2025

Poverty is the key driver of homelessness. So we're pleased to welcome Emma Jackson from Citizens Advice Scotland to this year's conference. Emma will deliver a breakout exploring why people are trapped in poverty and solutions to lift them out if it. ⏩ Details in full programme: buff.ly/lUHSlRS

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Homeless Network Scotland @homelessnetwork.scot · 30/09/2025

We're hiring! Are you looking for a rewarding role with real influence? This is a pivotal post working at the forefront of the collective effort to end homelessness in Scotland. ⏩ Find out more and apply: buff.ly/rQ15JkY

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Homeless Network Scotland @homelessnetwork.scot · 24/09/2025

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Homeless Network Scotland @homelessnetwork.scot · 23/09/2025

👥 Who's who at this year's homelessness conference? Andrea Williamson, GP & Professor of General Practice and Inclusion Health at Glasgow University, will be joined by HNS Associates at a breakout on reducing "missingness" in healthcare. More details in the conference programme: buff.ly/oPWzspJ

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Homeless Network Scotland @homelessnetwork.scot · 17/09/2025

🗣 We have so many great speakers lined up for this year's homelessness conference. Keep an eye out for announcements and check out the programme: buff.ly/OwuRRcc ⏩ We're delighted to welcome Juha Kahila from Y-Foundation, who'll be sharing inspirations from the Nordic Homelessness Alliance.

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