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Homeless Network Scotland @homelessnetwork.scot · 12h
FREE EVENTS! Housing First Scotland and All in for Change are joining forces to open doors for housing, homelessness and related sectors at day-long events in three cities.
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Homeless Network Scotland @homelessnetwork.scot · 12/10/2026
Raising the Level may be over, but the work of raising the floor for No Wrong Door is only just beginning. Thanks to all who joined and supported us in Perth - and look out for the full conference report. 🙌
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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/IsS4S9c
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Upcoming Events 2026 - Homeless Network Scotland: we are all in
Including Scotland's Annual Homelessness Conference and AGM
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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 · 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 · 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 · 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 · 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 · 10/03/2026
The 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/4s5tpd4
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Joint Coalitions Urge Scottish Government: Embed Fairness in National Housing Agency to End Housing Inequality Crisis - Homeless Network Scotland: we are all in
The Everyone Home Collective and the Coalition of Care and Support Providers in Scotland (CCPS) have jointly issued a position paper calling on the Scottish
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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 · 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 · 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:
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Housing First in a Housing Emergency - Homeless Network Scotland: we are all in
Monday 26 January 2026 – 2:30pm – 4:00pm (Teams)
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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...
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This is how to turn Scottish housing rights into housing reality
The upcoming budget needs to put serious money behind Scotland's housing future, writes the CEO of Homeless Network Scotland.
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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 · 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 · 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 · 24/09/2025
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 · 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 · 12/09/2025
🚨 1 WEEK LEFT TO NOMINATE! At this year's homelessness conference we're celebrating our frontline workforce with the Heart of Support Awards. Know someone who goes above AND beyond to support people? Find out how to nominate them - and how we'll honour 6 selected nominees: buff.ly/Q4rWIng
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Homeless Network Scotland @homelessnetwork.scot · 11/09/2025
Excited to welcome back to this year's homelessness conference Kate Polson, CEO of Rock Trust - a leading national charity working with young people who are homeless or at risk of it. Kate will bring her deep insight to a session titled Housing First at 15. Details in the programme: buff.ly/SG53wV7
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Homeless Network Scotland @homelessnetwork.scot · 08/09/2025
REMINDER: Winter's not far off and the housing emergency continues. How can we prevent another winter where people experiencing homelessness sleep rough or put up with unsuitable or unsafe arrangements? Join us at an online event to explore progress towards solving this challenge: buff.ly/qtjIjfE
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No One Left Out: Cross-sector solutions so everyone has a safe place to stay this winter - Homeless Network Scotland: we are all in
Tuesday, 23 September 2025 | 10:30 – 12noon | Online | Free
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Homeless Network Scotland @homelessnetwork.scot · 04/09/2025
September's Network Briefing is here, with all the latest news, research, opportunities and events across homelessness and housing - and beyond. Stay in the loop! Read all about it and find a link to subscribe 👉 buff.ly/WcwO9oq
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Homeless Network Scotland @homelessnetwork.scot · 01/09/2025
📑 The programme for this year's homelessness conference is here! A brilliant line-up of keynotes, roundtables, panel sessions & breakouts, plus a pre-election hustings on the housing emergency and the Heart of Support frontline awards. Check out the programme and book your spot: buff.ly/UGHSZIz
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Homeless Network Scotland @homelessnetwork.scot · 25/08/2025
Early Bird booking for the annual homelessness conference ends THIS FRIDAY! Save 20% on all tickets and packages including residential & networking dinner options. Don't leave it too late! buff.ly/DkUujny
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Homeless Network Scotland @homelessnetwork.scot · 20/08/2025
🧡 At this year's homelessness conference we're celebrating our frontline workforce with the Heart of Support Awards - and we want your nominations! Who do you know who goes above & beyond to support people? Find out how to nominate - and how we'll honour 6 selected nominees: buff.ly/Q4rWIng
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Homeless Network Scotland @homelessnetwork.scot · 19/08/2025
🆕 Want to promote your work at this year's homelessness conference? Check out remaining options in our updated sponsorship brochure. You can still sponsor a breakout room, dinner/refreshments, book a programme ad or sponsor the livestream. Find out more, including sponsor benefits! buff.ly/KcximeY
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Homeless Network Scotland @homelessnetwork.scot · 12/08/2025
👥 Come join our brilliant network of people and organisations! Benefits include: ✔ Being involved in high-profile initiatives and partnerships ✔ Influencing key policy ✔ High-value networking opps ✔ Savings on conference tix, training and consultancy ⏩ Info: homelessnetwork.scot/wp-content/u...
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Homeless Network Scotland @homelessnetwork.scot · 11/08/2025
🦉 REMINDER! Early Bird booking is open for this year's homelessness conference. You know you want to be there for the cutting edge discussion, workshops, keynotes & chat, so book before end Aug to save 20%. All options (inc residential & networking dinner) here: homelessnetwork.scot/upcoming-eve...
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Homeless Network Scotland @homelessnetwork.scot · 11/08/2025
📋 August's Network Briefing includes research on refuges, ethnicity and homelessness, events from Shelter Scotland & Citizens Advice Scotland, news, training and more. Way too much to cover in 300 characters! Read the free monthly briefing and subscribe: us3.campaign-archive.com?u=01130236da...
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Homeless Network Scotland @homelessnetwork.scot · 07/08/2025
WAYfinder was shaped through the All in for Glasgow collaboration last year. Details here: homelessnetwork.scot/all-in-for-g...
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All in for Glasgow - Homeless Network Scotland: we are all in
All in for Glasgow is co-designing support services for people in the city affected by homelessness during the cost of living crisis and beyond. Glasgow City
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Homeless Network Scotland @homelessnetwork.scot · 30/07/2025
This year's homelessness conference will zoom in on the real-life impact of the housing emergency on people. Profound, diverse human experiences - and solutions & strategies to keep everyone Safe, Well, Respected and In Control. Read more on those 4 key themes: homelessnetwork.scot/upcoming-eve...
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Homeless Network Scotland @homelessnetwork.scot · 29/07/2025
"We have a progressive homelessness sector which has delivered major changes to modernise its response over many years. "But there is a risk this direction of travel is forced to retreat by a deepening set of housing challenges that will only mask the extent of deepening exclusion." Read more 👇
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Housing Emergency: inclusion thrives in the ordinary - Homeless Network Scotland: we are all in
Maggie Brunjes, chief executive of Homeless Network Scotland, on why the housing emergency can’t become a cover for deepening exclusion.
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Homeless Network Scotland @homelessnetwork.scot · 25/07/2025
New in post, returning to work or just want to learn more about the policies and legislation around homelessness in Scotland? Our popular Rough Guide training will help you develop an understanding of the issues & responses. 📅 Next date: 19 Aug. ➡ Book here: homelessnetwork.scot/event/homele...
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Homeless Network Scotland @homelessnetwork.scot · 24/07/2025
💥 Sponsor a breakout room at the homelessness conference and get eyes on your organisation, message or work. Other benefits include: 🎫 2 tix to both days + conference dinner 🖼 Exhibition in main foyer ™ Your branding at the venue & in the programme Book today: homelessnetwork.scot/wp-content/u...
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Homeless Network Scotland @homelessnetwork.scot · 15/07/2025
Welcome Alex!
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Homeless Network Scotland @homelessnetwork.scot · 16/07/2025
🆕 An important report examines the financial issues women face when leaving an abusive relationship. All in for Change offered expert lived & frontline experience input on topics investigated by the Social Justice Committee including barriers to support, NRPF and more. Read the report 👇
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Inquiry Into Financial Considerations When Leaving an Abusive Relationship
Inquiry Into Financial Considerations When Leaving an Abusive Relationship
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