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231 homeless deaths recorded in 2024 An estimated 231 deaths of people experiencing homelessness were registered in Scotland in 2024, according to new data from National Records of Scotland.

An estimated 231 deaths of people experiencing homelessness were registered in Scotland in 2024, according to new data from National Records of Scotland.

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Check out our events for March and see if anything interests you! 🤩🙌
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www.scottishmediation.org.uk/events/

Any number of children without a home in Scotland is too many, but this number has increased nearly every year since 2014 and we're now at a record high 10,480.

We cannot accept this as the new normal. Add your name if you agree and together, let's say enough is enough!
👉 shelterscotland.org/ActCH

This week marks the tenth anniversary of our resource Keep the Heid. Mark the occassion with this short video explaining what is KTH, still one of our most visited parts of our website. Explore the resource at www.scottishconflictresolution.org.uk/professional... - and take the quiz.

Random Acts of Kindness Day reminds us how small moments matter — helping with homework, holding a door, sharing encouragement & offering a listening ear. Kindness builds connection, boosts confidence, and brings calm to busy school days. #KindnessMatters

‘Confronting systemic racism in housing’ with Gordon Llewellyn‑MacRae and Dr Nadia Ayed - podcast transcript Below is a full transcript of episode 78 of the Scottish Housing News Podcast titled 'Confronting systemic racism in housing' with Gordon Llewellyn‑MacRae and Dr Nadia Ayed’. Listen to the episo...

How do we confront systemic racism in housing?

Our own @gmacrae.bsky.social is joined by Dr Nadia Ayed on the latest @scottishhousingnews.com podcast where they explore the issues driving it, ways to combat it, and what an anti-racist approach to housing looks like.

🔗 shelterscotland.org/SHN78TS

Three Ways to Support the Emotional Wellbeing of Young People For Children's Mental Health Week, we look at three ways to boost the emotional wellbeing of young people as part of avoiding the kind of conflict that damages family relationships.

As part of Children’s Mental Health Week, here’s a practical wellbeing tip: grounding and gentle distraction can help young people stay present when stress feels overwhelming.
More in the blog: www.scottishconflictresolution.org.uk/about/blog/t...

A digital illustration of a young person sitting curled up with their head resting on their knees and hands over their ears, looking distressed. To the right, white text on a red background reads: “Three Ways to Safeguard Young People’s Emotional Wellbeing for Children’s Mental Health Week: 1. Breathing to Reset Your Nervous System, 2. Grounding and Distraction to Stay Present, 3. I‑Statements and Listening. Learn more in our latest blog.” The bottom section has a blue torn‑paper graphic with the logos for SCCR (Scottish Centre for Conflict Resolution) and Cyrenians.

Children’s Mental Health Week is underway, a reminder of the difference we can make by supporting the wellbeing of young people.

In our blog, SCCR shares 3 practical ways we can help: 🔗https://scottishconflictresolution.org.uk/about/blog/three-ways-to-support-the-emotional-wellbeing-of-young-people

Setting up the House of Hormones event at The Gathering.

SCCR’s Learning Facilitator Emily stood at a plinth talking about family conflict.

We’re back at #scvogathering today. Just seen great session about Co-pilot. Sharing these images from our own great House of Hormones event yesterday. Thanks again to @parentingscotland.bsky.social, Workplace MenopauseSupport and our own Emily and Caroline.

Quite right! Apols.

A brilliant day at #SCVOGathering connecting with the #thirdsector - networking, sharing ideas and learning from inspiring talks.

Great to hear insight from orgs like @sccrcentre.bsky.social and @thepromise.scot

Highlight was an invigorating lunchtime walk with
@walkingscotland.bsky.social!

A simple graphic saying "The Housing System Is Broken" with the word broken visually looking split up and splintered. Underneath is a banner saying "Demand Change" along with a call to action, to sign your name to be part of it.

With a broken housing system, it’s people who pay the price.

💔 Children trapped in temporary accommodation.
💔 Families stuck in unsuitable accommodation.
💔 People priced out of their communities.

Add your name to demand the social housing Scotland needs #HousingEmergency

👉 shelterscotland.org/Act

An auditorium slowly filling up.

Gearing up for the ‘Your Digital Strategy for the Post-AI Era.’ Gonna be good. 👍

People looking at a board containing information about events at the 2026 Gathering conference.

Having a great time at #SCVOgathering. Some great sessions on digital this morning and it was great to chat with the team thirdforcenews.bsky.social.

Keep in touch, folks.
#SCVOgathering

The House of Hormones panel answer questions from the audience.

Some great questions asked at our event’s Q and A.

Fathers have a role to play as a peacemaker during family arguments spurred on by adolescence and perimenopause.
#scvogathering

List of symptoms experienced during adolescence and perimenopause.

Adolescence vs perimenopause.
#SCVOgathering

A list of psychological symptoms of perimenopause.

And now the psychological impact of perimenopause.

The other side of the story….
#SCVOgathering

Emily recommends ‘sideways listening’ for difficult conversations: listening while going for a walk with your young person or in the car together. Many young people often don’t like direct eye contact.

A slide detailing ways young people can be supported.

How to support young people going through puberty. Early intervention is critical. Support open communication and build resilience. #SCVOgatherinhg

It’s difficult for parents to navigate the moment young people start to listen to peers more than mum and dad. But it’s a part of growing up, as is risk-taking and going to bed late and sleeping in. Annoying but pt of puberty. #SCVOgathering

We’re looking at the reflective and reactive parts of the brain, our so-called ‘monkey’ and ‘lizard’ brains.

“Sex hormones are linked with the production of serotonin, which is important for regulating mood.”

Dark haired young woman addressing hall from plinth.

First speaker is SCCR’s Emily, our Learning Facilitator, who will discuss how puberty drives family conflict.

Where we’re coming from - the make up of where people are coming from to today for our House of Hormones event.

The panel for a House of Hormones event at The Gathering 2026.

What better way to start #SCVOGathering than visiting The House of Hormones with SCCR, @parentingscotland.bsky.social and Workplace Menopause Support.

Thank you, Peter, for helping to get the word out. See you tomorrow!