Alison Watson
@alisonwatson.bsky.social
Director of Shelter Scotland. Trustee of Change Mental Health.
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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
Refresh your memory or catch up on what you missed in our picture-packed conference report: buff.ly/xwFzO6A
December 18, 2025 at 8:02 AM
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
Refresh your memory or catch up on what you missed in our picture-packed conference report: buff.ly/xwFzO6A
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A recent report showed a 38% rise in the number of people who had slept rough the night before they presented to Fife Council as homeless.
Fife Council calls for help to assist rough sleepers this Christmas
A recent report showed a 38% rise in the number of people who had slept rough the night before they presented to Fife Council as homeless.
www.scottishhousingnews.com
December 18, 2025 at 1:12 PM
A recent report showed a 38% rise in the number of people who had slept rough the night before they presented to Fife Council as homeless.
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Today at FMQs, Paul Sweeney MSP reminded ministers that 2 in 5 calls to us this festive season are from people urgently seeking temporary accommodation.
Your donation will help us fight for social justice, more social homes, and an end to the #HousingEmergency.
💝 shelterscotland.org/Winter25-BS
Your donation will help us fight for social justice, more social homes, and an end to the #HousingEmergency.
💝 shelterscotland.org/Winter25-BS
December 18, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Today at FMQs, Paul Sweeney MSP reminded ministers that 2 in 5 calls to us this festive season are from people urgently seeking temporary accommodation.
Your donation will help us fight for social justice, more social homes, and an end to the #HousingEmergency.
💝 shelterscotland.org/Winter25-BS
Your donation will help us fight for social justice, more social homes, and an end to the #HousingEmergency.
💝 shelterscotland.org/Winter25-BS
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A 3D billboard featuring the Gran Squad has landed in Glasgow, with a message for Scotland’s party leaders: Enough promises. It's time to build Scotland. Build hope. Build social homes.
Help us tell them:
🏡 shelterscotland.org/GetBuilding
Billboard press release:
🔗 shelterscotland.org/GS3DBB
Help us tell them:
🏡 shelterscotland.org/GetBuilding
Billboard press release:
🔗 shelterscotland.org/GS3DBB
December 18, 2025 at 10:54 AM
A 3D billboard featuring the Gran Squad has landed in Glasgow, with a message for Scotland’s party leaders: Enough promises. It's time to build Scotland. Build hope. Build social homes.
Help us tell them:
🏡 shelterscotland.org/GetBuilding
Billboard press release:
🔗 shelterscotland.org/GS3DBB
Help us tell them:
🏡 shelterscotland.org/GetBuilding
Billboard press release:
🔗 shelterscotland.org/GS3DBB
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To read more about the Scottish Government's latest housing statistics, and a response from Shelter Scotland Director, @alisonwatson.bsky.social, visit the link below.
🔗 shelterscotland.org/AHSPd25
🔗 shelterscotland.org/AHSPd25
December 16, 2025 at 1:16 PM
To read more about the Scottish Government's latest housing statistics, and a response from Shelter Scotland Director, @alisonwatson.bsky.social, visit the link below.
🔗 shelterscotland.org/AHSPd25
🔗 shelterscotland.org/AHSPd25
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📰 The latest house building stats from the Scottish Government 👇
➡️ 4,580 starts (⬇️ 11%)
➡️ 4,468 approvals (⬇️ 14%)
➡️ 5,494 completions (⬇️ 14%)
These stats show that affordable home delivery remains too slow and too late for the thousands of children spending Christmas in temporary accommodation.
➡️ 4,580 starts (⬇️ 11%)
➡️ 4,468 approvals (⬇️ 14%)
➡️ 5,494 completions (⬇️ 14%)
These stats show that affordable home delivery remains too slow and too late for the thousands of children spending Christmas in temporary accommodation.
December 16, 2025 at 1:16 PM
📰 The latest house building stats from the Scottish Government 👇
➡️ 4,580 starts (⬇️ 11%)
➡️ 4,468 approvals (⬇️ 14%)
➡️ 5,494 completions (⬇️ 14%)
These stats show that affordable home delivery remains too slow and too late for the thousands of children spending Christmas in temporary accommodation.
➡️ 4,580 starts (⬇️ 11%)
➡️ 4,468 approvals (⬇️ 14%)
➡️ 5,494 completions (⬇️ 14%)
These stats show that affordable home delivery remains too slow and too late for the thousands of children spending Christmas in temporary accommodation.
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🎅 Getting your Christmas cards from us doesn’t just spread festive cheer. It helps us build a future where everyone has a safe place to call home. #HousingEmergency
⏰ There’s still time to get our 30-card bundle for just £3
💌 shelterscotland.org/XmasBundle
⏰ There’s still time to get our 30-card bundle for just £3
💌 shelterscotland.org/XmasBundle
December 15, 2025 at 1:02 PM
🎅 Getting your Christmas cards from us doesn’t just spread festive cheer. It helps us build a future where everyone has a safe place to call home. #HousingEmergency
⏰ There’s still time to get our 30-card bundle for just £3
💌 shelterscotland.org/XmasBundle
⏰ There’s still time to get our 30-card bundle for just £3
💌 shelterscotland.org/XmasBundle
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@shelterscotland.bsky.social are hiring for 3 Housing Rights Workers
💰£31,600
📍On site: Glasgow
🕒Full time
To find out more please visit: tinyurl.com/2eu647h2
💰£31,600
📍On site: Glasgow
🕒Full time
To find out more please visit: tinyurl.com/2eu647h2
Housing Rights Worker - Shelter Scotland x3 with Shelter Scotland – Goodmoves
We are hiring for 3 Housing Rights WorkersDo you have some experience of advice work, preferably with a focus on housing issues, and a real desire to advance your specialist level knowledge? Th...
tinyurl.com
December 10, 2025 at 2:51 PM
@shelterscotland.bsky.social are hiring for 3 Housing Rights Workers
💰£31,600
📍On site: Glasgow
🕒Full time
To find out more please visit: tinyurl.com/2eu647h2
💰£31,600
📍On site: Glasgow
🕒Full time
To find out more please visit: tinyurl.com/2eu647h2
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For more info on the stat and to read about a family that was denied temporary accommodation because they were deemed "not homeless" despite having nowhere to stay, check out the press release below
🔗 shelterscotland.org/2in5Calls
🔗 shelterscotland.org/2in5Calls
December 11, 2025 at 3:10 PM
For more info on the stat and to read about a family that was denied temporary accommodation because they were deemed "not homeless" despite having nowhere to stay, check out the press release below
🔗 shelterscotland.org/2in5Calls
🔗 shelterscotland.org/2in5Calls
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To read more about Samuels story (note: we've changed his name to protect his identity), you can check it out via the link below.
🔗 shelterscotland.org/2in5Calls
🔗 shelterscotland.org/2in5Calls
Two in five calls to Shelter Scotland this Christmas are from families seeking temporary accommodation - Shelter Scotland
Two in five calls to Shelter Scotland this Christmas are from families seeking temporary accommodation
shelterscotland.org
December 12, 2025 at 12:02 PM
To read more about Samuels story (note: we've changed his name to protect his identity), you can check it out via the link below.
🔗 shelterscotland.org/2in5Calls
🔗 shelterscotland.org/2in5Calls
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When Samuel was told he wasn't homeless despite having nowhere to stay with his kids, he feared they could end up homeless. With our help, that didn't happen.
They now live in a safe, secure & permanent home.
Everyone deserves that security. Help us fight for it.
👉 shelterscotland.org/Winter25-BS
They now live in a safe, secure & permanent home.
Everyone deserves that security. Help us fight for it.
👉 shelterscotland.org/Winter25-BS
December 12, 2025 at 12:02 PM
When Samuel was told he wasn't homeless despite having nowhere to stay with his kids, he feared they could end up homeless. With our help, that didn't happen.
They now live in a safe, secure & permanent home.
Everyone deserves that security. Help us fight for it.
👉 shelterscotland.org/Winter25-BS
They now live in a safe, secure & permanent home.
Everyone deserves that security. Help us fight for it.
👉 shelterscotland.org/Winter25-BS
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🎄 This Christmas we will receive twice as many calls to our helpline from people urgently seeking temporary accommodation than compared to any other issue. #HousingEmergency
🌟 Help us fight for a future where no family needs to worry about becoming homeless.
👉 shelterscotland.org/Winter25-BS
🌟 Help us fight for a future where no family needs to worry about becoming homeless.
👉 shelterscotland.org/Winter25-BS
December 11, 2025 at 3:08 PM
🎄 This Christmas we will receive twice as many calls to our helpline from people urgently seeking temporary accommodation than compared to any other issue. #HousingEmergency
🌟 Help us fight for a future where no family needs to worry about becoming homeless.
👉 shelterscotland.org/Winter25-BS
🌟 Help us fight for a future where no family needs to worry about becoming homeless.
👉 shelterscotland.org/Winter25-BS
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Don't let the far-right drown out the voice of reason. We need to let politicians from all parties know that most people want leadership grounded in humanity, not fear. If you believe in treating people seeking safety with dignity take action today 👇
This #HumanRightsDay, join our call for action. Ask your MP to choose compassion over cruelty and reject the Home Secretary’s harsh new immigration plans.
scottishrefugeecounc...
scottishrefugeecounc...
December 10, 2025 at 12:42 PM
Don't let the far-right drown out the voice of reason. We need to let politicians from all parties know that most people want leadership grounded in humanity, not fear. If you believe in treating people seeking safety with dignity take action today 👇
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This #HumanRightsDay, join our call for action. Ask your MP to choose compassion over cruelty and reject the Home Secretary’s harsh new immigration plans.
scottishrefugeecounc...
scottishrefugeecounc...
December 10, 2025 at 8:08 AM
This #HumanRightsDay, join our call for action. Ask your MP to choose compassion over cruelty and reject the Home Secretary’s harsh new immigration plans.
scottishrefugeecounc...
scottishrefugeecounc...
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Veterans Housing Scotland (VHS) has produced its own history booklet outlining its progress from 1915 as the charity marked its 110th anniversary this year.
Booklet charts 110 years of Veterans Housing Scotland
Veterans Housing Scotland (VHS) has produced its own history booklet outlining its progress from 1915 as the charity marked its 110th anniversary this year.
www.scottishhousingnews.com
December 10, 2025 at 8:22 AM
Veterans Housing Scotland (VHS) has produced its own history booklet outlining its progress from 1915 as the charity marked its 110th anniversary this year.
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Your right to a safe, secure and affordable home isn’t optional; it’s fundamental. But across Scotland, too many are being denied that right.
📢 This #HumanRightsDay, join us in demanding the social homes Scotland needs to end its #HousingEmergency.
🔗 shelterscotland.org/GetBuilding
📢 This #HumanRightsDay, join us in demanding the social homes Scotland needs to end its #HousingEmergency.
🔗 shelterscotland.org/GetBuilding
December 10, 2025 at 9:03 AM
Your right to a safe, secure and affordable home isn’t optional; it’s fundamental. But across Scotland, too many are being denied that right.
📢 This #HumanRightsDay, join us in demanding the social homes Scotland needs to end its #HousingEmergency.
🔗 shelterscotland.org/GetBuilding
📢 This #HumanRightsDay, join us in demanding the social homes Scotland needs to end its #HousingEmergency.
🔗 shelterscotland.org/GetBuilding
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We’ve released the latest edition of Home Truths, a short and insightful publication that identifies housing issues across Scotland and explores the solutions we need.
From July–Sept 2025, CABs in Scotland:
🏠 Gave 15,400 housing advice pieces to 6,600+ people 🧵(1/2)
www.cas.org.uk/what-we-do/o...
From July–Sept 2025, CABs in Scotland:
🏠 Gave 15,400 housing advice pieces to 6,600+ people 🧵(1/2)
www.cas.org.uk/what-we-do/o...
Home truths | Citizens Advice Scotland
An evidence and insight briefing from Citizens Advice Scotland
www.cas.org.uk
December 8, 2025 at 9:23 AM
We’ve released the latest edition of Home Truths, a short and insightful publication that identifies housing issues across Scotland and explores the solutions we need.
From July–Sept 2025, CABs in Scotland:
🏠 Gave 15,400 housing advice pieces to 6,600+ people 🧵(1/2)
www.cas.org.uk/what-we-do/o...
From July–Sept 2025, CABs in Scotland:
🏠 Gave 15,400 housing advice pieces to 6,600+ people 🧵(1/2)
www.cas.org.uk/what-we-do/o...
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We're here to support you through the Christmas break🎄
Our Helpline will be open on Monday 29th and Tuesday 30th December 10am–2pm. Call us on 0808 801 0323 or email advice@opfs.org.uk.
Chat to us⬇️
www.opfs.org.uk/talk-to-us/
#Christmas2025 #ChristmasSupport #SingleParents #Scotland
Our Helpline will be open on Monday 29th and Tuesday 30th December 10am–2pm. Call us on 0808 801 0323 or email advice@opfs.org.uk.
Chat to us⬇️
www.opfs.org.uk/talk-to-us/
#Christmas2025 #ChristmasSupport #SingleParents #Scotland
December 8, 2025 at 11:30 AM
We're here to support you through the Christmas break🎄
Our Helpline will be open on Monday 29th and Tuesday 30th December 10am–2pm. Call us on 0808 801 0323 or email advice@opfs.org.uk.
Chat to us⬇️
www.opfs.org.uk/talk-to-us/
#Christmas2025 #ChristmasSupport #SingleParents #Scotland
Our Helpline will be open on Monday 29th and Tuesday 30th December 10am–2pm. Call us on 0808 801 0323 or email advice@opfs.org.uk.
Chat to us⬇️
www.opfs.org.uk/talk-to-us/
#Christmas2025 #ChristmasSupport #SingleParents #Scotland
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As a member of #EndChildPoverty we're proud to contribute to and support the End Child Poverty manifesto 👇
Far too many families feel overlooked and ignored. As a member of #EndChildPoverty, we are calling on all parties to commit to action so that every child in Scotland can have the best possible start in life and our country can prosper in the future.
Read our manifesto: tinyurl.com/ympvdss9
Read our manifesto: tinyurl.com/ympvdss9
December 8, 2025 at 2:47 PM
As a member of #EndChildPoverty we're proud to contribute to and support the End Child Poverty manifesto 👇
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To DM Barry with your bid or to ask him any questions about the auction, search @chefbarrybryson on Instagram or visit the link below to go directly to his profile.
📷🔗 www.instagram.com/chefbarrybryson/
📷🔗 www.instagram.com/chefbarrybryson/
December 8, 2025 at 3:00 PM
To DM Barry with your bid or to ask him any questions about the auction, search @chefbarrybryson on Instagram or visit the link below to go directly to his profile.
📷🔗 www.instagram.com/chefbarrybryson/
📷🔗 www.instagram.com/chefbarrybryson/
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Michelin-recognised chef, Barry Bryson, is auctioning a table for 8 this Christmas to support Shelter Scotland, with the winning bidder +guests being treated to an incredible menu + paired wines.
To bid, DM @chefbarrybryson on Instagram with your offer. Highest bid by 18 Dec wins. #HousingEmergency
To bid, DM @chefbarrybryson on Instagram with your offer. Highest bid by 18 Dec wins. #HousingEmergency
December 8, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Michelin-recognised chef, Barry Bryson, is auctioning a table for 8 this Christmas to support Shelter Scotland, with the winning bidder +guests being treated to an incredible menu + paired wines.
To bid, DM @chefbarrybryson on Instagram with your offer. Highest bid by 18 Dec wins. #HousingEmergency
To bid, DM @chefbarrybryson on Instagram with your offer. Highest bid by 18 Dec wins. #HousingEmergency
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A lack of social housing pushes more people into the private rented sector. By building more social homes, we reduce that pressure, helping bring rents back within reach.
Build Scotland. Build hope. Build social housing. That’s how we end our #HousingEmergency.
✍️ shelterscotland.org/GetBuilding
Build Scotland. Build hope. Build social housing. That’s how we end our #HousingEmergency.
✍️ shelterscotland.org/GetBuilding
December 5, 2025 at 5:54 PM
A lack of social housing pushes more people into the private rented sector. By building more social homes, we reduce that pressure, helping bring rents back within reach.
Build Scotland. Build hope. Build social housing. That’s how we end our #HousingEmergency.
✍️ shelterscotland.org/GetBuilding
Build Scotland. Build hope. Build social housing. That’s how we end our #HousingEmergency.
✍️ shelterscotland.org/GetBuilding
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Thanks to the amazing players of People's Postcode Lottery, we can continue fighting against the #HousingEmergency and the devastating impact it has on families and individuals across Scotland.
🏡 When players win at home, they help others win the fight for theirs. Thank you for your support. ❤️
🏡 When players win at home, they help others win the fight for theirs. Thank you for your support. ❤️
December 4, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Thanks to the amazing players of People's Postcode Lottery, we can continue fighting against the #HousingEmergency and the devastating impact it has on families and individuals across Scotland.
🏡 When players win at home, they help others win the fight for theirs. Thank you for your support. ❤️
🏡 When players win at home, they help others win the fight for theirs. Thank you for your support. ❤️
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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
The Scottish Government must start tackling racism in housing it at its roots. shelterscotland.org/CRER-BPoC
December 2, 2025 at 11:06 AM
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
The Scottish Government must start tackling racism in housing it at its roots. shelterscotland.org/CRER-BPoC
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Behind every stat & story we share is someone seeking safety, stability and a place to call home. #HousingEmergency
This #GivingTuesday, you can help us provide urgent advice, support and hope to people facing housing injustice in Scotland.
Give hope. Donate today
shelterscotland.org/GivingTuesday
This #GivingTuesday, you can help us provide urgent advice, support and hope to people facing housing injustice in Scotland.
Give hope. Donate today
shelterscotland.org/GivingTuesday
December 2, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Behind every stat & story we share is someone seeking safety, stability and a place to call home. #HousingEmergency
This #GivingTuesday, you can help us provide urgent advice, support and hope to people facing housing injustice in Scotland.
Give hope. Donate today
shelterscotland.org/GivingTuesday
This #GivingTuesday, you can help us provide urgent advice, support and hope to people facing housing injustice in Scotland.
Give hope. Donate today
shelterscotland.org/GivingTuesday