❗ 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...

How 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...

"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...

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

Feeling 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...

Come 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)...

A 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

🚨 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...

A 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.

TFN 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

Great reflections on this year's conference from Shea, a key participant at this year's conference 🙌

Debates 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/OLRH

Last week, we were pleased to host a workshop at Scotland's national homelessness conference, organised by @homelessnetwork.scot in partnership with @salvationarmyuk.bsky.social. Read about our 'Rights in Reach' session here ➡️ bit.ly/3JBpcga #Homelessness #AccessToJustice #LegalRights

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…

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

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!

As the annual homelessness conference begins today, ScotGov has announced £1.6m for homelessness crisis measures including funding to tackle rough sleeping and support women who have experienced domestic abuse. Read more: www.gov.scot/news/boostin...

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!

📢1 day to go! What: #ScotlandDemandsBetter march & rally Where: Edinburgh, assemble at the Scottish Parliament from 10am and then march onto The Meadows Who: Everyone demanding a decent and dignified life free from poverty. Why: Because change happens when we stand together and demand it

And yet more great coverage for #ScotlandDemandsBetter, this time in the Sunday Mail by @jenniferhyland.bsky.social Join these campaigner and thousands of others on 25th October in Edinburgh www.scotland-demands-better.com

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...

📢 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

📢 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

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

"...We demand the means to live decent, dignified lives in a society that raises up rather than punches down." - @rozfoyer.bsky.social @scottishtuc.bsky.social Read more: www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/politic... Hear more from Roz at the Scotland Demands Better rally on Sat 25th Oct in Edinburgh.

A wee reminder! Get your applications in before 5pm, 27 October.

📢 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...

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...

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

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:

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

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 tinyurl.com/46xjt2kt

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

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

👥 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

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...

🚨 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:

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

🗣 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.

🆕 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:

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

❗ 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

🚨 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:

🚨 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

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

👥 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

🆕 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:

❗ 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

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

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