Homeless Network Scotland

WAYfinder and GHIFT Members of Glasgow Homelessness Involvement & Feedback Team (GHIFT) talk about their experiences of co-designing the new WAYfinder service and how the new model…

📺 Watch a brilliant video featuring GHIFT team members talking about their priorities for the new service: vimeo.com/1105484199 👇

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

WAYfinder was shaped through the All in for Glasgow collaboration last year. Details here: homelessnetwork.scot/all-in-for-g...

A proud day for Glasgow Homelessness Involvement & Feedback Team (GHIFT). The team worked with Glasgow City HSCP & services to design a new model of outreach services for people experiencing homelessness in the city, which launches today. Read about their work: homelessnetwork.scot/2025/08/07/g...

Inquiry Into Financial Considerations When Leaving an Abusive Relationship Inquiry Into Financial Considerations When Leaving an Abusive Relationship

Members of All in for Change offered expert lived and frontline experience input into this important investigation by the Social Justice Committee.

The report examines barriers to support for domestic abuse survivors/victims including people with No Recourse to Public Funds. Read the report 👇

We have 9️⃣ great conference sponsorship packages catering for all budgets.
Check out options in our brochure: homelessnetwork.scot/wp-content/u...

☕ Did you know you can sponsor the refreshment breaks?

Shelter Scotland welcomes new committee member - Shelter Scotland Shelter Scotland welcomes new committee member to strengthen fight against homelessness.

📣 We're proud to welcome @elenawhitham.bsky.social to our committee.

With lived experience of homelessness and a career spent tackling it, Elena joins us at a vital time in the fight to end Scotland’s #HousingEmergency.

⬇️ Read more about the appointment here ⬇️
🔗 shelterscotland.org/ElenaCommittee

You want to involve people or communities accessing your homelessness service in how it's designed and delivered. How do you do it well?

Discover proven strategies, tips and good practice in coproduction and participation work at a new workshop: homelessnetwork.scot/event/coprod...

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...

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.

"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 👇

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...

💥 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...

Upcoming Events - Homeless Network Scotland: we are all in We are returning to Perth Concert Hall across two days 27-28 October 2025.

📅 A date for your diaries and a reminder: Scotland's annual homelessness conference 2025 takes place at Perth Concert Hall, 27 & 28 Oct. Expect great speakers, breakouts, roundtables & networking. Book early and save 20% on ticket, accommodation & food options:

Our learning partners, Aberdeen Foyer, @turningpointsco.bsky.social @cyrenians.bsky.social and @penumbra-scot.bsky.social are taking a NWD approach in the 4 areas and learning what works. They're the heart of No Wrong Door and you can read all about what they're doing in the briefing.

Multiple disadvantage is often the result of experiences like poverty, trauma, discrimination. The partnership is testing how to create cross-sector, integrated services in 4 areas to inform a national blueprint for joined-up service delivery. Read our briefing: homelessnetwork.scot/no-wrong-door/

Services set up to address 'single' issues don't work for people experiencing multiple challenges including homelessness, substance use and poor mental health.

No Wrong Door Scotland is testing ways to change that. 📺 Watch a 3min film explaining the issue and the project: vimeo.com/1009403599?s...

Block green background with white writing that reads: Housing: Your rights and options Free online info session for people struggling to find accommodation after getting refugee status in Scotland. When: 24 July, 10:00-12:00 (Arabic & Kurdish Sorani)

Block green background with white writing that reads: Learn more about: The homelessness process Your housing rights & options The role of the Local Authority Choosing where to live Housing Associations Private landlords Register: https://tinyurl.com/beu6scv9

In response to the growing housing crisis, we’re holding an online information session on Thurs, 24 July.

This is a free, multilingual session for people struggling to find accommodation after getting refugee status in Scotland.

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Fair Way Scotland 3 Stories This is "Fair Way Scotland 3 Stories" by Homeless Network Scotland on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.

A legal briefing sets out how local & national govt can mitigate the destitution, homelessness and harm people in Scotland suffer due to UK immigration policy, by taking action across 7 areas of essential support: homelessnetwork.scot/wp-content/u...

This short film highlights why we need to act 👇

🚨 NEW TRAINING: You want to involve people or communities accessing your homelessness service in how it's designed and delivered. Where do you start?

Find out at a new workshop exploring best practise and considerations when developing meaningful participation: homelessnetwork.scot/event/coprod...

Inquiry Into Financial Considerations When Leaving an Abusive Relationship Inquiry Into Financial Considerations When Leaving an Abusive Relationship

🆕 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 👇

Welcome Alex!

📢 We're so excited about this. Pioneering actor, writer and campaigner @floellabenjamin.bsky.social will deliver her keynote address 'Childhood Lasts a Lifetime' at Scotland's annual homelessness conference. Prepare to be inspired!

Read more and book your spot: homelessnetwork.scot/2025/06/13/h...

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...

Hi there @cpwscotland.bsky.social and thanks! 👋

👥 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...

Everyone Home and All in for Change have published a recommended course of action for the Housing 2040 board, with 8️⃣ steps for a people-first route out of the housing emergency - based on evidence and the experiences of people most affected by it.

Read it here: homelessnetwork.scot/wp-content/u...

Housing First - Homeless Network Scotland: we are all in What is Housing First Scotland?

Not sure about how Housing First works? The concept is simple, delivery isn't always easy, but international evidence shows how incredibly effective it is. Find all the info you need here: homelessnetwork.scot/housing-first/

Housing First helps Maxine to Transform her life - Homeless Network Scotland: we are all in Housing First is helping a woman who struggled with addiction, trauma and physical abuse to maintain a tenancy for the first time and transform her

Read a great example of how Housing First supported Maxine to turn her life around: homelessnetwork.scot/2024/03/26/h...

Learning from 25 years of preventative interventions in Scotland Within Scotland, there has been a long standing interest in preventative approaches. This report includes 15 case studies of successful preventative interventions introduced in Scotland since…

Housing First is described as "the ultimate homelessness prevention activity”. It's no surprise that a new report shows the Housing First Scotland pathfinder has been one of the most effective interventions of the last 25 years. 👇

🚨 Last call! 🚨

Who's most at risk of homelessness? How are different groups disadvantaged? How do equality duties affect homelessness & housing services? Our 1/2-day online course this Thursday will give you expertise & tools to design more inclusive services: homelessnetwork.scot/event/unequa...

Don't forget to join us on 15th July as we hear from @homelessnetwork.bsky.social all about how participation can be embedded into service design and delivery!

Link to register below ⬇️