We believe a future without homelessness is possible. Homeless Network Scotland is the national membership body of organisations and individuals committed to this future. homelessnetwork.scothttps://bsky.app/profile/homelessnetwork.scothttps://bsky.app/profile/homelessnetwork.scot/post/3mwqakp3sz72k🎞 The frontline workforce is made up of people who go above and beyond for people every day - we're honoured to shine a light on this year's Viki Fox Heart of Support award recipients. The 6 films showcasing these brilliant folk will premiere at the conference, but here's a teaser! buff.ly/dHqdjv730 Sep 2026 11:30 +0000at://did:plc:wzsshmdjelhaejbvyn5zvw44/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwqakp3sz72khttps://bsky.app/profile/homelessnetwork.scot/post/3mwnb3bxn4226📢 One week from today we'll gather in Perth for Raising The Level - to explore how we create joined-up support that works around whole lives, not separate problems. If your work connects to housing, health, social care, justice, addictions and beyond, be a part of change. Book now: buff.ly/IsS4S9c https://buff.ly/IsS4S9c29 Sep 2026 07:02 +0000at://did:plc:wzsshmdjelhaejbvyn5zvw44/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwnb3bxn4226https://bsky.app/profile/homelessnetwork.scot/post/3mwb7fqryhp27📢 Frontline workers! Want to work alongside people with lived experience and decision makers to shape how homelessness is addressed in Scotland, locally and nationally? Come and join the All in for Change team! @cyrenians.bsky.social @smitfcharity.bsky.social 👉 Recruitment pack: buff.ly/9Kkr3s824 Sep 2026 12:00 +0000at://did:plc:wzsshmdjelhaejbvyn5zvw44/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwb7fqryhp27https://bsky.app/profile/homelessnetwork.scot/post/3mw6vd7o4sc26❗ Latest homelessness statistics, released 1 year into the Housing Emergency Action Plan, paint a picture of a crisis that continues to head in the wrong direction and now risks becoming Scotland’s new normal. Comment by our Head of Policy and Impact Matt Hamill: https://homelessnetwork.scot/2026/09/23/hns-comment-on-2025-26-homelessness-statistics/23 Sep 2026 13:54 +0000at://did:plc:wzsshmdjelhaejbvyn5zvw44/app.bsky.feed.post/3mw6vd7o4sc26https://bsky.app/profile/homelessnetwork.scot/post/3mvpfh2ofjr24💥 Conference speaker alert 💥 Guy Felicella is a harm reduction advocate and educator who spent 3 decades in the grip of addiction, surviving many life-threatening moments. Today, he uses his experience to shed light on the human side of addiction and systemic failure. More info: buff.ly/R9wD5hA17 Sep 2026 10:00 +0000at://did:plc:wzsshmdjelhaejbvyn5zvw44/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvpfh2ofjr24https://bsky.app/profile/homelessnetwork.scot/post/3mvmkwru4v22m⏳ The countdown is on - just 3 weeks until conference. 2 highlights from day 2: new economic analysis exposing the cost of managing crisis through disconnected services + savings from a no wrong door approach. And brand new peer research from All in for Change. More in the programme: buff.ly/X0heaJP16 Sep 2026 07:00 +0000at://did:plc:wzsshmdjelhaejbvyn5zvw44/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvmkwru4v22mhttps://bsky.app/profile/homelessnetwork.scot/post/3mvhjzml75z2bJoin Gordon at Raising the Level for a timely, important workshop with the Scottish Anti-Racism in Housing Network - exploring how we collaborate across services & communities to embed Anti-Racist practice in the housing and homelessness sectors. Book: buff.ly/m3uC8YU @shelterscotland.bsky.social14 Sep 2026 07:01 +0000at://did:plc:wzsshmdjelhaejbvyn5zvw44/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvhjzml75z2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/homelessnetwork.scot/post/3muvwsz7j7w2e💭 This year's conference promises big ideas that can drive real change. From joined-up systems and homelessness prevention to participation and power-sharing, Raising the Level brings together leading thinkers and practitioners to challenge the status quo. Check out the programme: buff.ly/Tv0USeU07 Sep 2026 07:02 +0000at://did:plc:wzsshmdjelhaejbvyn5zvw44/app.bsky.feed.post/3muvwsz7j7w2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/homelessnetwork.scot/post/3muedkl4zp32t📢 A coalition of 40 organisations working to end homelessness in Scotland has called for an urgent Ministerial Statement to update parliament on the housing emergency as MSPs return from recess. The coalition has set out 5️⃣ tests to help judge Holyrood’s response to the crisis. Read: buff.ly/z3BY9mC31 Aug 2026 07:02 +0000at://did:plc:wzsshmdjelhaejbvyn5zvw44/app.bsky.feed.post/3muedkl4zp32thttps://bsky.app/profile/homelessnetwork.scot/post/3mu2hkmzmgl26Housing and homelessness can't solve severe and multiple disadvantage alone. Neither can health, justice, social care. Across 2 days, Raising the Level unites sectors around a shared mission to create joined-up services that work for *everyone* 👉 Check out the programme and book: buff.ly/K7ERs5U27 Aug 2026 08:47 +0000at://did:plc:wzsshmdjelhaejbvyn5zvw44/app.bsky.feed.post/3mu2hkmzmgl26https://bsky.app/profile/homelessnetwork.scot/post/3mt24c4ub5l2m🆕 The programme for Raising the Level - Scotland's national summit on severe and multiple disadvantage - is live. A 2-day gathering focused on breaking down the siloed systems that deepen harm for people. Check out our fantastic line-up of inspiring speakers and events: buff.ly/auif8RQ14 Aug 2026 12:00 +0000at://did:plc:wzsshmdjelhaejbvyn5zvw44/app.bsky.feed.post/3mt24c4ub5l2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/homelessnetwork.scot/post/3ms5wirxrta2n❗ A homelessness prevention fund that supported 662 people to stay in their homes is back with a £1million programme for Glasgow. The ScotGov-backed Upstream programme will support innovative prevention work by housing associations and 3rd sector partners. More: buff.ly/qTCeRfx @sfha.bsky.social03 Aug 2026 07:02 +0000at://did:plc:wzsshmdjelhaejbvyn5zvw44/app.bsky.feed.post/3ms5wirxrta2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/homelessnetwork.scot/post/3mru3adxw6e2j🆕 Just a few days left to save 20% on all ticket options to Scotland's national homelessness conference - including attendance on both days, networking dinner and residential packages. Check out the early bird programme preview + booking options to suit all availability and budgets: buff.ly/eQtUNPo30 Jul 2026 09:00 +0000at://did:plc:wzsshmdjelhaejbvyn5zvw44/app.bsky.feed.post/3mru3adxw6e2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/homelessnetwork.scot/post/3mrpf7ef6bd23How do we stop people slipping through the gaps? Our Matt Hamill was on BBC Reporting Scotland talking about the urgent need for more social housing, better homelessness prevention and joined-up responses involving health, social care and justice services. 👉 Full clip from 15 mins: buff.ly/PxMzxcv28 Jul 2026 12:15 +0000at://did:plc:wzsshmdjelhaejbvyn5zvw44/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrpf7ef6bd23https://bsky.app/profile/homelessnetwork.scot/post/3mrmn6xs7gq2jA coalition of Scottish charities, frontline services and academics have called on ScotGov to ‘Build like Burnham’ by delivering at least 15,693 affordable homes a year to end Scotland’s housing emergency - as the new PM pledges a council house building boom down south. Read more: buff.ly/5l2BGbG27 Jul 2026 10:00 +0000at://did:plc:wzsshmdjelhaejbvyn5zvw44/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrmn6xs7gq2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/homelessnetwork.scot/post/3mreuxva7t32d🆕 Great that new PM Andy Burnham is committed to ending rough sleeping. Now Crisis Scotland and Homeless Network Scotland have urged that any funding directed to Scotland as a result is used scale up Housing First - a proven way to tackle rough sleeping. Read our joint statement: buff.ly/HfreFAq24 Jul 2026 07:58 +0000at://did:plc:wzsshmdjelhaejbvyn5zvw44/app.bsky.feed.post/3mreuxva7t32dhttps://bsky.app/profile/homelessnetwork.scot/post/3mqtq2vvcxc2xHow will the new legal duty on public bodies in Scotland to 'Ask and Act' to prevent homelessness work in real life? Read first insights & recommendations in a report on the Upstream Homelessness Prevention pilot where social landlords and 3rd sector partners tested it out: buff.ly/VoTrGZS17 Jul 2026 12:15 +0000at://did:plc:wzsshmdjelhaejbvyn5zvw44/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqtq2vvcxc2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/homelessnetwork.scot/post/3mqln6jpsm52cScotGov marked its first 50 days in power by announcing the rollout of a £50m homelessness prevention fund during a visit to Sanctuary Housing Association in Glasgow yesterday. More prevention and less crisis response can only be a good thing. Read about the fund and our response: buff.ly/mf6x1Kw14 Jul 2026 07:02 +0000at://did:plc:wzsshmdjelhaejbvyn5zvw44/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqln6jpsm52chttps://bsky.app/profile/homelessnetwork.scot/post/3mq4kfale452d🆕 Book now to secure your place at this year’s national homelessness conference, Raising the Level - a landmark two-day summit focused on preventing severe and multiple disadvantage. Take advantage of the 20% Early Bird discount through July and check out the preview programme: buff.ly/egiOzXl08 Jul 2026 07:02 +0000at://did:plc:wzsshmdjelhaejbvyn5zvw44/app.bsky.feed.post/3mq4kfale452dhttps://bsky.app/profile/homelessnetwork.scot/post/3mourreifoc2m🙌 Just over a week left to nominate someone whose frontline work inspires you for a Heart of Support award. Nomination is quick and simple: https://homelessnetwork.scot/the-viki-fox-heart-of-support-award/ [contains quote post or other embedded content]22 Jun 2026 11:27 +0000at://did:plc:wzsshmdjelhaejbvyn5zvw44/app.bsky.feed.post/3mourreifoc2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/homelessnetwork.scot/post/3mohqm2tvhj2kDo you know a great frontline worker in mental health, housing, homelessness, social care, justice, or another sector? The Viki Fox Heart of Support Award honours the people who go above and beyond for folk each day. Find out more & nominate before 29 June: buff.ly/KUZK7u0 @smitfcharity.bsky.social17 Jun 2026 07:02 +0000at://did:plc:wzsshmdjelhaejbvyn5zvw44/app.bsky.feed.post/3mohqm2tvhj2khttps://bsky.app/profile/homelessnetwork.scot/post/3mnr6sazr7v2oWe've written to Shirley-Anne Somerville welcoming her as Cab Sec for Social Justice and Housing. Our message: housing and homelessness can't be a standalone policy area - progress unlocks benefits across the board and will require focus on homes, prevention, rapid rehousing and joined-up support.08 Jun 2026 07:45 +0000at://did:plc:wzsshmdjelhaejbvyn5zvw44/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnr6sazr7v2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/homelessnetwork.scot/post/3mmedom676c2iToday the Everyone Home Collective has urged the new Scottish Government to make joined-up action central to tackling homelessness. Real progress means tackling poverty and the shortage of affordable housing - not just symbolic commitments. Full advice: https://homelessnetwork.scot/2026/05/21/joined-up-government-urged-to-act-on-housing-emergency/21 May 2026 11:42 +0000at://did:plc:wzsshmdjelhaejbvyn5zvw44/app.bsky.feed.post/3mmedom676c2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/homelessnetwork.scot/post/3ml3snlwbfx2c🆕 Polling for the Everyone Home collective reveals the impact of the housing emergency across society, with 1 in 3 voters fearful of losing their home in the next few years. Housing insecurity is now a weight on the minds of people across Scotland. Read more: buff.ly/NMwte6M05 May 2026 08:51 +0000at://did:plc:wzsshmdjelhaejbvyn5zvw44/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml3snlwbfx2chttps://bsky.app/profile/homelessnetwork.scot/post/3mgpedlfjns27The Everyone Home Collective and the Coalition of Care and Support Providers in Scotland (CCPS) have jointly issued a position paper calling on the Scottish Government to integrate housing equality and strategic support into More Homes Scotland. bit.ly/4s5tpd4 https://bit.ly/4s5tpd410 Mar 2026 12:22 +0000at://did:plc:wzsshmdjelhaejbvyn5zvw44/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgpedlfjns27