Northallerton isn't perfect, but I'm proud to call these people neighbours 🧡

‘A place of welcome’: Yorkshire town rallies round to help asylum seekers - giftarticle.ft.com/giftarticle/... via @financialtimes.com

I think the key problem here is a continuing assumption, in traditional media, that when the White House speaks on a major topic, this is a big news story.

That model can't cope with a president with no regard for truth, who's in constant broadcast mode, & who veers around from one day to another.

A great piece about this film on C4 News. Strangely enough the books being banned include The Color Purple, Handmaid’s Tale and, of course, Fahrenheit 451. The work of cowardly, scared weirdos who need to be exposed, mocked and defeated.

Earlier this year Glasgow Homelessness Involvement and Feedback Team (GHIFT), a team of people with direct experience of homelessness, investigated what people using overnight services in the city last winter experienced.

⏩ Read their report here: homelessnetwork.scot/wp-content/u...

"We have a progressive homelessness sector which has delivered major changes to modernise its response over many years.

"But there is a risk this direction of travel is forced to retreat by a deepening set of housing challenges that will only mask the extent of deepening exclusion."

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📅 A date for your diaries and a reminder: Scotland's annual homelessness conference 2025 takes place at Perth Concert Hall, 27 & 28 Oct. Expect great speakers, breakouts, roundtables & networking. Book early and save 20% on ticket, accommodation & food options:

Services set up to address 'single' issues don't work for people experiencing multiple challenges including homelessness, substance use and poor mental health.

No Wrong Door Scotland is testing ways to change that. 📺 Watch a 3min film explaining the issue and the project: vimeo.com/1009403599?s...

New in post, returning to work or just want to learn more about the policies and legislation around homelessness in Scotland? Our popular Rough Guide training will help you develop an understanding of the issues & responses.

📅 Next date: 19 Aug.
➡ Book here: homelessnetwork.scot/event/homele...

A really interesting read on retrofitting tenements. Brought into sharp focus for me over recent days of feeling like a slowly boiling frog. Poor insulation isn’t just a winter issue now.

👀 Get eyes on your message with sponsorship, ad and exhibitor options at Scotland's 2-day #homelessness conference. It's a valued networking event for professionals in homelessness, housing, health, local & national government and beyond. Check out all options: homelessnetwork.scot/wp-content/u...

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Loving this.

☀️ The summer holidays should be a fun and exciting time for a child, but with 10,360 children in Scotland living in unsuitable temporary accommodation, for them it means more time in a space they don't feel safe. 🚫

Join us in our fight against the #HousingEmergency. Let's fight for justice ✊

GHIFT investigated people's experiences using night shelters in Glasgow last winter and presented their evidence to councillors and officials. Read their report - and recommendations for what needs to change next winter and beyond so everyone can sleep safe: homelessnetwork.scot/wp-content/u...

Anyone need a stock image of workmates sharing a joke in a totally normal way?

We’re new here – and looking forward to connecting with old and new pals. By way of introduction...

As our bio states, we believe a future without homelessness is possible. Homeless Network Scotland is the national membership body of organisations and individuals committed to this future. 👇