Homeless Network Scotland

A 38% annual rise in breaches of the Unsuitable Accommodation Order in Dundee shows in stark terms how the system is failing people.

We’ve joined Dundee's Housing Emergency Coalition to urge councillors to declare a #HousingEmergency and take action now. Read the coalition letter: buff.ly/pCvC3PQ

15 organisations join forces to demand Dundee declares a housing emergency An open letter signed by frontline housing, homelessness and social justice organisations was sent to councillors on Monday.

15 organisations join forces to demand Dundee declares a housing emergency

Check out the new Network Briefing for commentary on the Scottish Budget, and announcement of a new national housing agency plus latest research, news, updates and opportunities, and a guest contribution from the Cabinet Secretary for Housing, Màiri McAllan: us3.campaign-archive.com?u=01130236da...

True housing justice must include those with No Recourse to Public Funds Thousands of people are excluded from basic support because of their immigration status, writes Margaret-Ann Brünjes, chief executive at Homeless Network Scotland.

Maggie Brunjes CEO @homelessnetwork.scot reminds us that Housing Justice in Scotland means safe, suitable housing for all of us 🏡 including people with #NRPF 

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Homelessness policy in Scotland has changed significantly over the last 25 years and continues to with the Housing Act 2025 bringing new prevention measures. Want to learn more? Join our next Rough Guide to Homelessness Policy and Legislation session on 26 February. Save your spot: buff.ly/o6uhPmX

New agency to accelerate housebuilding with ‘simplicity, scale and speed’ The Scottish Government intends to establish a new national housing agency with a focus on simplicity, scale and speed to enable the delivery of housing of all types, helping to meet housing need across Scotland.

The Scottish Government intends to establish a new national housing agency with a focus on simplicity, scale and speed to enable the delivery of housing of all types, helping to meet housing need across Scotland.

Housing First in a Housing Emergency - Homeless Network Scotland: we are all in Monday 26 January 2026 – 2:30pm – 4:00pm (Teams)

💻 EVENT: Housing First in a Housing Emergency
Join us at a webinar to hear from ScotGov on its ambitions for HF + new funding, explore the Check-up and Branching Out framework, and learn from councils and partners about barriers to delivery & solutions.

26 Jan, 2pm | online.
Book:

A photo of Shona Robison, Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Local Government of Scotland at today's Scottish Budget announcement, with a quote reaction from Shelter Scotland's Director that says: "Social housing delivery in Scotland remains too slow, too little and too late for the more than 10,000 children homeless tonight. Today’s budget doesn't do enough to change these facts."

More funding for social housing in Scotland is a step forward - but it is nowhere near enough for the scale of the #HousingEmergency.

Without new money and a credible plan, homelessness, child poverty and public costs will keep rising.

More from our Director, here:
👉 shelterscotland.org/SB26AW

This is how to turn Scottish housing rights into housing reality The upcoming budget needs to put serious money behind Scotland's housing future, writes the CEO of Homeless Network Scotland.

❗ 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...

Preventative budgeting in Scotland | FAI Public service reform strategy and preventative budgeting - what needs to happen?

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:

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Lesley Peaty: We can’t just build our way out of the housing crisis Following a discussion during the Scottish Procurement Alliance AGM that focused on the nation's housing crisis, regional director Lesley Peaty argues that if we are to find homes for all those in nee...

"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

Ending destitution for excluded people is possible – if Scotland acts at scale - Homeless Network Scotland: we are all in Scotland has made significant and internationally notable progress in reducing destitution among people who are blocked from accessing mainstream support

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.

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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 🙌

Open Letter to Scottish and UK Govts - Refugee Homelessness - Shelter Scotland A joint open letter, signed by over 30 housing, refugee rights and equalities organisations in Scotland.

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

Logo for the Homeless Network Scotland Conference (text reading “It’s Personal: the human face of the housing emergency” with three images of people below) in front of a white background, with text underneath reading “LSA Host Workshop at Homeless Network Scotland Conference” and Legal Services Agency’s logo in the corner.

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

There’s so much more – breakout sessions, panel discussions, table talks, entertainment. Look out for comprehensive coverage in the full conference report.

The Joyous Choir closed Day 2 with a soul-stirring performance that reminded us of the power of human voices working together and strength in unity.

Political leaders took to the stage for a hustings session to answer questions on how they would tackle the housing and homelessness emergency and create a just system.

Floella Benjamin captivated us with her spellbinding story of resilience and her lifelong fight for children’s rights – and even brought Humpty along.

All in for Change were integral to the conference through their own breakout session, panel discussions and a main stage presentation with Change Lead James sharing fresh peer research from the team.

Eireann McAuley shared her powerful journey to overcome early life challenges, showing how social homes lay the foundation for thriving lives.

The Viki Fox Heart of Support award videos lit up the room, celebrating inspirational frontline workers who watched on as the audience celebrated them.

Everyone Home & All in for Change launched their Housing Justice manifesto – and landed a prime spot on STV News along with the Cab Sec.

Cabinet Secretary Màiri McAllan laid out her plans to tackle homelessness and announced an extra £1.6 million this year for prevention-related spending.