I’m really pleased to be part of this year's Excellence Awards. I've seen how these awards can turbocharge knowledge sharing, and I can't wait to jump in and see the amazing initiatives happening.🙌🏽

Reading The Lancet piece on Brexit's impact on #NHS . Unsurprisingly, it paints a grim picture.😞 With #homelessness rising, the stakes are high. The NHS is a lifeline – we must secure its future for a stronger society.
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Since June 2022, over 9k Ukrainian refugee HHs have become homeless. A small % of the c200k HHs councils have resettled since the war began, but putting significant pressure on an already strained system.We must act swiftly to give local areas more support
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Recent actions by the Home Office aimed at clearing a backlog of asylum cases have led to a surge in rough sleeping across several councils. Urgent action is needed to prevent more ppl from falling through the cracks. 🏠 Read more:
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Despite #Scotland 's strong legislation to prevent #homelessness , spending on temporary accommodation has surged by 50% in 3 years, exceeding £160m. Urgent reflection needed on our approach to rapid rehousing. Read Inside Housing investigation:
insidehousing.co.uk/insight/scotla…

Scotland's homelessness system is in crisis, warns housing watchdog. Recent report by SHR reveals systemic failure risks. Councils overwhelmed, resources scarce. Urgent action needed. Read report:
housingregulator.gov.scot/media/1884/hom…

.Centre for Homelessness Impact has published a new report on the challenges faced by refugees resettled in the UK. We hope it helps practitioners + policymakers to understand the effectiveness of different pathways + work towards evidence-based solutions💡Read it here👇🏽
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An Austrian heiress is setting up a citizens group to decide how she should give away the fortune she inherited from her grandmother.💡 bbc.co.uk/news/world-eur…

🏠 Concerning news for Scotland's housebuilding: state funding cut by 1/3, from £564.6m to £375.8m. Support for fuel poverty + housing quality slashed by 92%, from £21.8m to £1.7m.These cuts likely to worsen the ongoing housing emergency in critical areas. uk.news.yahoo.com/devastating-mi…

What can the UK learn from Portugal's drug decriminalisation success? 🇬🇧🇵🇹
In this article for Big Issue I share lessons we can learn from: shift focus to treatment and support rather than punishment = reduced drug-related harms and improved public health. bigissue.com/opinion/portug…

If you’re a busy local leader working hard to deliver the best possible outcomes for your citizens at a difficult time, this new government initiative is for you.👇🏽 Read about it in my latest blogpost and get in touch! 🚀
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Feeling grateful to work with such a talented and generous team. When times are hard opportunities to build connection are needed even more. Thxs to them and to everyone who came today. Together we can reverse the rising tide of #homelessness in the UK. #ImpactForumLondon

Deeply concerned about the prospect of these cuts, especially given that these key workers are often based in Scotland's most deprived communities. This is a prime example of a false economy. Let’s hope it’s not to late to make the right decision bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotla…

It's disheartening to see when those in power focus on measures that achieve so little in the grand scheme. The Q to focus on is, 'How can we ensure that those who currently have to resort to tents have the opportunity to live in stable and secure homes?' apple.news/AQPFBz7WQSxuNZ…

Deeply concerned about developments in Glasgow & across the UK. Many may face destitution. 😢
Balancing efficient asylum processing with human welfare is crucial. And the Home Office's aim to cut costs could end up costing taxpayers more in the long run bbc.com/news/uk-scotla…