Opening address at the FEANTSA conference in Dublin, exploring what ‘Ending Homelessness in Europe means in reality

So, should we only use 2 principles now in housing first? 1. A secure tenancy, and 2. Support for those in the secure tenancy. #housingfirst #FEANTSA2022

Fantastic well done 👏👏👏

📑 'Branching Out' the National Framework for Housing First has been updated! 24 of 32 council areas in Scotland are putting Housing First for people whose homelessness is made harder by experiences including trauma, addiction and mental health problems 👉🏽 homelessnetwork.scot/wp-content/upl…

One of the darkest days for women’s rights in my lifetime. Obviously the immediate consequences will be suffered by women in the US - but this will embolden anti-abortion & anti-women forces in other countries too. Solidarity doesn’t feel enough right now - but it is necessary.

Today, the Supreme Court not only reversed nearly 50 years of precedent, it relegated the most intensely personal decision someone can make to the whims of politicians and ideologues—attacking the essential freedoms of millions of Americans.

Throughout history, women haven’t been trusted. Not to vote, or to decide who they marry, and now to make their own decisions about their bodies. But you can trust we will not let this stand, that we will be heard, and we will get the rights we deserve. #RoeVsWade

Suggestions on who could possibly replace the PM - Four chipper stoats and a can of Red Bull, a reasonably engaged Shetland Pony, a set of Occasional Tables, Sven-Goran Ericksson, 1 x Tortilla Bowl with extra guacamole + 1 Pepsi Max, assorted lengths of coarse twill etc etc

Well said @KirstenSDF speaking BBC Radio Scotland reducing stigma is key to reducing Scotlands drug deaths. When we judge we fail to create a society that shows compassion. Connection is vital. #StopTheDeaths Fiona Stalker

So excited to welcome a new Team Leader in to one of the best teams in the sector! Rock Trust

Let’s get #Rylan4PM trending!!

Ah well the time has come for me to drop the Housing First mantle as moving on to other things. ( Still a supporter obvs) Onward and upward guys. It's been a blast!

Domestic abuse can continue post-separation. Perpetrators may use child contact as a mechanism to control their ex-partner. Excellent resource on domestic abuse from Police Scotland scotland.police.uk/advice-and-inf…

I was just thinking exactly the same thing myself today.

#Ashleybanjo only watched 5 min so far of #britaininblackandwhite and already I have my hackles up. How can so many people be so unaware of their own racism and how they present it.🤬

#makemeprimeminister all 3 finalists were superb. Obviously my vote went to Kelly with her views on #housingfirst. Oh and possibly because she was Scottish. 😃. I hope she gets a mention in scottish parliament tomorrow. 👏👏

Ok, just read the whole thing 😅 and can see it's SACRO. Good for you David, you will be fab, they're lucky to get you. We'll done son. 😄😄

The justice system often marginalizes vulnerable individuals in the name of public safety. To learn how the activities of people experiencing #homelessness, including survival strategies, are criminalized, visit the Homeless hub: bit.ly/2TEnDON

For many these are the current choices: Money for food, for gas/electric or rent? The fears, starve, shiver or one day face eviction? Read our blog post below ⬇ turningpointscotland.com/spotlight/remo… #homelessnessstigma #avoidassumptions

There are times that being a strong leader means letting those who follow you have their own say.