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Homeless Network Scotland @homelessnetwork.scot · 2d

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 · 8d

Last night MSPs voted through the Housing (Scotland) Bill, which includes important new 'Ask and Act' measures to prevent homelessness more effectively across a wider range of public bodies. Read more on why this matters and what needs to happen next:

Housing (Scotland) Bill set to cement homelessness prevention in law - Homeless Network Scotland: we are all in

The Bill’s prevention measures in Part 5, if resourced and delivered properly, will create a robust legal framework for preventing homelessness. Along with

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Homeless Network Scotland @homelessnetwork.scot · 9d

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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goodmovesjobs.bsky.social @goodmovesjobs.bsky.social · 14d

Looking for an opportunity to be involved in major programmes addressing #homelessness in Scotland? @homelessnetwork.scot are recruiting for an Impact Lead!

📍Glasgow/hybrid
💷£40,832 – £43,716
📅 35 hours
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Homeless Network Scotland @homelessnetwork.scot · 15d

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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Shelter Scotland @shelterscotland.bsky.social · 16d

Scotland needs 15,693 affordable homes each year in the next Parliament, with over half needed in the east.

Failing to deliver these homes will risk locking us into a persistent #HousingEmergency that will continue to impact thousands of households.

Full research 👉 shelterscotland.org/East-Sep25

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Homeless Network Scotland @homelessnetwork.scot · 16d

👥 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 · 21d

Earlier this year Glasgow Homelessness Involvement and Feedback Team (GHIFT), a team of people with direct experience of homelessness, investigated what people using overnight services in the city last winter experienced.

⏩ Read their report here: homelessnetwork.scot/wp-content/u...

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Homeless Network Scotland @homelessnetwork.scot · 21d

🚨 Last chance to nominate for the Heart of Support frontline awards before tomorrow's deadline! Tell us about a colleague who goes above and beyond to support people. Get your entry in and find out how we'll honour their great work:

Celebrate the Heart of Support: nominate an outstanding frontline worker - Homeless Network Scotland: we are all in

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

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Homeless Network Scotland @homelessnetwork.scot · 22d

We’ll also hear expert evidence from Professor Beth Watts-Cobbe from I-SPHERE at Heriot-Watt University on why getting it right must be an urgent priority – and why some solutions fall short.

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Homeless Network Scotland @homelessnetwork.scot · 22d

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

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 · 22d

🗣 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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Homeless Network Scotland @homelessnetwork.scot · 22d

🆕 Book a spot on our next training to learn all about preventing homelessness in the community.

A place-based approach might look different in every area, but the principles are the same: community assets working to improve wellbeing, address poverty and protect homes.

▶ More info:

Homelessness prevention: what you can do in your community? - Homeless Network Scotland: we are all in

A one-day course giving you an introduction and insight into both the history and current direction of homelessness and legislation policy across Scotland.

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Homeless Network Scotland @homelessnetwork.scot · 22d

There are still opportunities to get your branding seen at this year's national homelessness conference, the sector's largest gathering. Put your organisation at centre of each day's activities and in the build-up to the event.

➡ All options in the updated brochure: buff.ly/c9gDUNr

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Homeless Network Scotland @homelessnetwork.scot · 24d

❗ We have 4 premium conference breakout room sponsorships left. Put your org at centre of each day's activities and the build-up to the event.

➡ Also available: sponsor the Quiet Room, take a programme ad or sponsor lunch/ refreshments. Check out all options in the updated brochure: buff.ly/c9gDUNr

Homeless Network Scotland @homelessnetwork.scot · 24d

🚨 Nominations for the Heart of Support frontline awards close THIS FRIDAY! Tell us about a colleague who goes above and beyond to support people. Get your entry in and find out how we'll honour their great work:

Celebrate the Heart of Support: nominate an outstanding frontline worker - Homeless Network Scotland: we are all in

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

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Homeless Network Scotland @homelessnetwork.scot · 26d

🚨 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 · 28d

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 · 29d

👥 Who's who at this year's homelessness conference?

Mike Findlay-Agnew is CEO of the International Network of Street Papers, a non-profit dedicated to tackling homelessness & poverty. Mike will host a breakout on Changing the Narrative on Homelessness. Details in event programme: buff.ly/UGHSZIz

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Homeless Network Scotland @homelessnetwork.scot · Sep 9

🆕 Book a spot on our next training to learn all about preventing homelessness in the community.

A place-based approach might look different in every area, but the principles are the same: community assets working to improve wellbeing, address poverty and protect homes.

▶ More info:

Homelessness prevention: what you can do in your community? - Homeless Network Scotland: we are all in

A one-day course giving you an introduction and insight into both the history and current direction of homelessness and legislation policy across Scotland.

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Homeless Network Scotland @homelessnetwork.scot · Sep 9

❗ 4 conference breakout room sponsorships left. Put your organisation at centre of each day's activities and the build-up to the event.

➡ Also available: sponsor the Quiet Room, take a programme ad or sponsor lunch/ refreshments. Check out all options in the updated brochure: buff.ly/c9gDUNr

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Homeless Network Scotland @homelessnetwork.scot · Sep 8

We’ll also hear expert evidence from Professor Beth Watts-Cobbe from I-SPHERE at Heriot-Watt University on why getting it right must be an urgent priority – and why some solutions fall short.

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Homeless Network Scotland @homelessnetwork.scot · Sep 8

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

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 · Sep 4

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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Scottish Refugee Council @scotrefugeecouncil.bsky.social · Sep 2

Some politicians are using lies about asylum hotels to stir up fear and division in our communities.

The truth is, we all deserve to be safe and to feel like we belong.

#AyeWelcomeRefugees

The truth about asylum hotels

People in asylum hotels do not live in five-star luxury. Conditions are very basic. Most people share cramped rooms with complete strangers. They have no cooking or laundry facilities and no choice about when or what they eat.

The truth about asylum hotels

People seeking asylum are not allowed to work and earn their own money. If housed in a hotel, you receive just £9.95 per week. This isn’t enough to cover public transport for vital appointments and buy basic essentials, like warm clothes

The truth about asylum hotels

The previous UK government paused decision-making on asylum claims, which has caused a huge backlog. Instead of contributing to local communities, people are stuck in hotels waiting months, sometimes years, to hear if they will get refugee protection.

The truth about asylum hotels

The UK government pays private companies huge profits to house people seeking asylum in unsuitable hotel accommodation. Instead, they could invest that money in local communities and provide social housing for everyone who needs it.

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