Alison Watson

The iconic "people make Glasgow" building, instead saying "People need social homes"

⁠⚠️ While over 3,000 households are stuck in temporary accommodation in Glasgow, developers are converting iconic buildings into expensive "co-living" spaces for professionals.

This isn't what Glasgow needs. Only more social housing will fix their #HousingEmergency.

🔗 www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Financial Help for Families: what you need to know, 5th ed Many families who struggle to make ends meet do not claim all the financial support they are entitled to.

The fully updated 5th edition of 'Financial Help for Families: what you need to know' is out now!

This book covers all the main social security benefits available throughout the UK, as well as different payments only available in Scotland.

Three people talking, one holding a big lightbulb representing new ideas. Challenge Poverty Week logo. Text says Get Inspired - Engaging with Parliament. povertyalliance.org/CPW

📣 Free training! Our online session will help you take your first steps in getting your #ChallengePoverty Week messages heard by both political leaders across the country.
📆 Thu 14 Aug - 10-11am
www.povertyalliance.org/event/get-in...

🦉 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...

This award celebrates organisations that can demonstrate they have overcome some of the significant challenges in cutting carbon emissions ✨

Learn more and apply today ⬇️
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We're delighted that acclaimed actor and director David Hayman is backing #ScotlandDemandsBetter. You can too. It's the march for all of us who want to build a better Scotland. #Edinburgh #25Oct
www.scotland-demands-better.com

Please support Ahmad and his family
His thread in the quoted post explains the situation and what the money is used for.

If you can, please donate and/or share

🎶 If Oasis' "Don't Look Back In Anger" was changed to highlight Scotland's #HousingEmergency:

Social housing can't wait
We know it's not too late
As we're walking on by
With nowhere left to stay
But don't look back in anger
We heard you say

We’ve got some great jobs going @opfs.org.uk. Please do take a look. We’re a lovely group of people to work with. Looking for a Head of Corporate Services and a Head of Policy, Strategy and Comms to join our Senior Leadership Team.

opfs.org.uk/get-involved...

Two people holding signs up outside of Murrayfield stadium in Edinburgh. One sign says: Not everyone is looking forward to Edinburgh in August. Why why?", and the other sign says: "Households experiencing homelessness have less housing options as they compete with tourists for a room in a hotel or B&B"

With #Oasis, #EdFringe and #ACDC fans flooding into Edinburgh this August, what happens to people facing homelessness as hotels and B&Bs fill up?

A broken housing system and increased tourism means fewer housing options for those who need it. #HousingEmergency

Someone holding a sign outside of Murrayfield Stadium, where Oasis will be playing this Friday, Saturday and Tuesday, that says: "Building more social housing will fix Scotland's housing emergency "Little by Little" (in reference to one of Oasis's songs)

When big events like #Oasis come to Edinburgh, tourism creates higher demand for hotel rooms and B&Bs the council sometimes uses as temporary accommodation for those experiencing homelessness.

The solution?

Building more social housing will fix Scotland's #HousingEmergency little by little.

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...

This year’s Annual General Meeting marks 50 years of SFHA. We're calling on SFHA members to join us as we mark the past 50 years and look ahead to the future of social housing in Scotland.

📅 Wednesday 17 September, 10:00 to 11:15
📍 Online

Members can book their place here: lnkd.in/e7n2jyHW

Glasgow Thu 4 Sep 7pm - Renfield Centre. Edinburgh Tue 9 Sep - 7pm Grassmarket Community Project. Dundee - Thu 11 Sep - 7pm Central Baptist Church, Ward Road.

Change happens when we stand together and demand it!
We're taking the #ScotlandDemandsBetter message across the country - starting in Glasgow, Edinburgh and Dundee. Join us - and please share!
www.scotland-demands-better.com/events

'Don’t give up': Tracy's story of racism and resilience in accessing a social home - Shelter England Tracy, a Black Mixed heritage Peer Researcher at Shelter, shares her experience of racism in housing. We're urging Angela Rayner to ensure fair social housing.

'The nature of racism in housing can be ‘slippery discrimination’ that’s hard to pin down and prove.'

Tracy, a Peer Researcher from our 'My Colour Speaks Before Me' report, speaks about the damaging systemic discrimination faced when trying to secure a social home.
shltr.org.uk/efQtp

A photo of empty seating in a stadium with text overlay, saying "Some Might Say" at the top, which is a famous Oasis song title, followed by "Housing should come before entertainment"

Edinburgh will be packed this August with #Oasis, #ACDC and #EdFringe fans filling up hotels and B&Bs, leaving people facing homelessness and in need of temporary accommodation with fewer housing options.

It could be champagne superno-home for some. #HousingEmergency

🔗 shelterscotland.org/EdAug25

“I said maybe…”

#oasis #acdc #EdFringe

A notebook with some doodles under a headline that says "Master Plan", in reference to one of Oasis's song titles. There's doodles of a house, an emergency sign, an SOS light, a 'help' comment bubble, and text saying "The Scottish Government's plan to end the national housing emergency is to... Umm... Hmm... Is there one?"

Big events like #Oasis, #ACDC and #EdFringe fill up hotels and B&Bs, leaving fewer options for people experiencing homelessness in need of temp. accommodation.

Yet, over a year since the national #HousingEmergency was declared, we’re still waiting for the Scottish Government’s masterplan to end it.

Absolutely delighted to welcome @elenawhitham.bsky.social as a new member of the @shelterscotland.bsky.social committee - Elena has such a wealth of experience & insight and has been a strong & steadfast advocate for action to end homelessness

More than 1 million living in poverty. Scotland Demands Better

Death rates in deprived communities highest for 20 years. Scotland Demands Better.

861,000 households in fuel poverty.

15,000 children without a home.

Change or the better happens when people stand together and demand it! Join thousands of others in October to say #ScotlandDemandsBetter
www.scotland-demands-better.com

Please help Khaled. He’s responsible for raising funds to feed his whole family.

Yesterday Khaled risked his life to get a bag of flour and came away empty handed. He’s asking for our support so he has money to buy whatever food is available & have to pay extortionate prices. He’s verified by @mommunism.bsky.social and I chatted to him on video call this morning. Please help 🙏🏽

A photograph or two people standing in front of Edinburgh's Murrayfield Stadium, holding cardboard signs. The person on the left's sign says "What happens when Edinburgh hosts massive events?" with logos for Edinburgh Fringe, Oasis & AC/DC underneath. The person the right's sign says "Households experiencing homelessness are chucked out of hotel or B&B accommodation to make way for event goers"

#Oasis will be rock and rolling into Scotland’s capital next week, the Edinburgh Fringe Festival #EdFringe started today, and #ACDC will arrive later in the month.

It’s great news for gig fans & festival goers, but not everyone in Edinburgh will be looking forward to the city at its busiest...

Today marks 9 years since ‘Right to Buy’ ended in Scotland.

Around half a MILLION council homes were sold off under the scheme, and most have never been replaced.

It's one of the key reasons we’re now experiencing a #HousingEmergency.

Please support Ahmad and Samar. They asked for $200 urgently and have still not managed to collect it today. 🙏🏽

Gatekeeping is when a local authority fails to offer a place to a household requiring temp accommodation.

UAO stands for the Unsuitable Accommodation Act, a piece of legislation saying if you're made homeless, local authorities have a legal obligation to ensure you have suitable accommodation.

A graphic with the Shelter Scotland logo that says "This Is A Housing Emergency"

Next month will see new homelessness stats released for Scotland. Will it show a deepening #HousingEmergency?

The most recent stats are:
⚠️ 10,360 kids trapped in temporary accommodation (TA)
🏠 16,634 households in TA
🔑 7,545 cases of gatekeeping*
⛔ 4,085 breaches of the UAO*

* = Info in comments

Israel committing genocide in Gaza, say Israel-based human rights groups Reports detailing intentional targeting of Palestinians as a group, and systemic destruction of Palestinian society, add to pressure for action

Yuli Novak, the director of B’Tselem

‘It is vital to recognise that a genocide is under way even without a ruling in the case before the international court of justice, she said. “Genocide is not just a legal crime. It’s a social and political phenomenon.’

www.theguardian.com/world/2025/j...

A woman standing in an empty playground. She's holding a large cardboard sign that says "10,360 children are homeless, waiting for a forever home"

🚨 Every. Single. Day. 🚨

43 children in Scotland lose their home.

Yesterday? 43. Today? 43. Tomorrow? Another 43.

10,360 children are trapped in temporary accommodation. They’ve had enough. Have you? #HousingEmergency

Help us fight back
🔗 shelterscotland.org/Act