We're delighted to announce the details for a special #ScottishHousingDay event on 18 September, hosted by University of Stirling, which this year focuses on the theme of 'homes for life'. Find out more and book your free place here ⬇️ shorturl.at/uZYiR

Such a great film from our talented Video Production Unit celebrating 150 years serving communities in Wales.

🎉Conference news! The amazing GAIL PORTER will join us as a headline speaker​​🎙 Witty and frank, Gail uses her life experiences to help people understand how to support people, 1 of 4 key themes this year👥 #RightHereRightNow 🎫EARLY BIRD TICKET OFFER: buff.ly/4fqMccI

Always a great source of the latest sector news on #homelessness and related issues. This latest edition also includes a wee mention of our recent BBC coverage with SACASR Stirling on benefits of greenspace in addressing #addiction. Thank you!

With today’s publication of the latest #drugdeaths in Scotland tinyurl.com/mt84fb78 we are calling for more specialist support for people struggling with substance use to help break the stigma associated with #addiction #BreakingTheCycle tinyurl.com/3esacrt7

Annual data on drug-related deaths published today. People living in the most deprived parts of Scotland more than *15 times* as likely to die from drug misuse. "Don't ask why the addiction, ask why the pain" But also ask why so many communities are in poverty and pain...

Nobody should be denied mental health support because they are using drugs or consuming alcohol. Today's tragic #drugdeaths figures demand specialist support for people experiencing substance use / #addiction. More in our report #BreakingTheCycle 👇🏾tinyurl.com/3esacrt7

"Our Naloxone programme has allowed us to issue 105 Naloxone kits and we have now used it in 98% of unresponsive overdoses across our services in Scotland, 31 deaths were prevented." Lee Ball The Salvation Army Director of Addiction 👇🏻

🐧 Still time to be an Early Bird and save 20% on conference tickets and packages. From single tickets to residential, food and entertainment options covering Days 1&2. ⌚ But time's running out! Offer ends this Saturday, 31 August. Options and booking: buff.ly/4fqMccI

73/150 Praying for mothers and children. In 1946, it was reported Northlands in Cardiff would be expanded to help with demands from mothers & children. The officer in charge had worked in a London shelter at the time of #JacktheRipper #dymagariad salvationist.org.uk/dyma-gariad-he…

🗞️ Another month, another bumper edition for people working in and around homelessness. Briefing topics include healthcare for people with NRPF, trends in the private rented sector and supporting veterans experiencing homelessness. Read all about it 👉🏽 buff.ly/4cQ8OAP

Our new full-time chaplain at Glasgow Airport ✈️ is Major Iain Hudson who will offer support to any of the 30,000 passengers who pass through the airport on an average day. More | salvationarmy.org.uk/news/airport-c…

.The Salvation Army's Ty Gobaith Lifehouse in Wales – which provides supported accommodation – is giving people who are experiencing homelessness the hope that their future can be better. 🔗 Read more: rb.gy/l8rxt0

NEW: 1,277 people died from alcohol specific causes in 2023. That’s one more than the previous year. The number remains the highest since 2008. ⬇️ Get the report: bit.ly/AlcoholDeaths2… #NRStats

We are excited to be a partner at this year's conference. It is an important annual touchpoint for people and organisations in Scotland and beyond working to end homelessness.

Better access to support for substance use outside normal working hours is essential and will save lives. Today’s publication of the latest alcohol-specific death figures underlines the scale of the challenge we face in tackling avoidable tragedy. salvationarmy.org.uk/news/salvation…

Our comment on this story is in our News Centre, including comment from SACASR Stirling salvationarmy.org.uk/news/salvation…

Our new community cafe in Bellshill is giving people a taste of city centre chic and a place of hope. More | salvationarmy.org.uk/news/salvation…

We owe a huge amount of gratitiude to those who work tirelessly to prevent & end homelessness. That's why we're thrilled to announce we're working with Blue Light Card to bring their amazing benefits & discounts to the homelessness sector. Find out more: homewards.org.uk/blue-light-car…