Crisis Scotland

09/10/2026

Right now, we have a rare opportunity to prevent thousands of us across Scotland from experiencing the trauma of homelessness 💡

Our research shows that Scotland can halve the worst forms of homelessness by 2028. The power to make this happen is already there. Now, the Scottish Government must act.

Preventing homelessness is one of the single most effective ways to achieve this.

We need to see a full delivery of the homelessness prevention duties in the Housing Act, and enough funding to make this work effectively.

Without this, the numbers of people experiencing the worst forms of homelessness will remain stubbornly high for years to come.

Read more here: https://www.crisis.org.uk/ending-homelessness/homelessness-monitor/the-homelessness-monitor-scotland-2026/

08/10/2026

Thanks to Michael Marra MSP for raising our research at First Minister’s Questions today 🗣️

We warmly welcome the First Minister’s response which set out a comprehensive plan for reducing homelessness in Scotland 👏

Measures such as increasing housing supply and supporting those at risk of homelessness at the earliest opportunity are essential if we want to end homelessness for everyone.

John Swinney also recognised the scale of the challenge ahead. Without change, homelessness will remain at the same appalling level for the next 15 years.

Our research shows how to reduce the number of people experiencing the worst forms of homelessness, within the next two years.

The power to make this happen is already there. Now, the Scottish Government must act.

08/10/2026

This morning our Head of Policy and Communications, Maeve McGoldrick, appeared on BBC Radio Scotland Breakfast to discuss our new research which shows that the worst forms of homelessness could be halved in the next two years – if the Scottish Government uses its existing powers 📻 🗣️

With homelessness reaching record levels in Scotland, our modelling shows the specific actions that are required to reduce the most severe forms of homelessness.

The Scottish Government’s ambition to end homelessness for everyone is welcome but there is currently a gap between aspiration and delivery on the ground. Our report shows how the Scottish Government can begin to close that gap – now.

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08/10/2026

Breaking news: Scotland can halve homelessness by 2028 📰 📉

Our research shows that if the Scottish Government used the powers it already has, homelessness could by prevented for 9,850 people.

The Scottish Government has already committed to ending homelessness for everyone for good.

Now, we need the First Minister to show leadership and use the powers we know will end homelessness. In particular, we need to see meaningful investment in prevention measures in the Scottish Budget.

The decision is clear: if nothing is done, Scotland will continue to experience alarming rates of homelessness.

But if prevention is prioritised, we can stop more people from experiencing the trauma and indignity of homelessness.

If you agree – join our campaign here: https://campaigns.crisis.org.uk/page/192438/petition/1

06/10/2026

A huge thanks to Iris Duane MSP - Scottish Greens for asking the First Minister about spending plans for the Homelessness Prevention Fund.

We warmly welcome the Scottish Government’s ambition to transition away from a crisis management approach and towards a preventative and early action model of support for people experiencing homelessness.

While increasing the supply of affordable housing is essential to end homelessness for everyone – the Scottish Government must invest in the support required to keep people in their homes and prevent homelessness from happening in the first place.

If John Swinney wants to ensure that people who face homelessness are supported at the earliest possible stage, we need to see:

👉 a plan for bringing new homelessness prevention laws into practice

👉 meaningful investment in prevention measures in the upcoming budget

Ending homelessness requires speed, strong leadership and a relentless focus on results.

02/10/2026

One year in, two years left⏳

Scotland's Housing Act must come into force by 2028. That gives us two more years to work out how to roll out homelessness prevention across the country ⏱️

To deliver on that and create one of the most progressive homelessness systems in the world, we urgently need two things from the Scottish Government:

✅ A plan to deliver on the prevention duties in the Housing (Scotland) Act 2025

✅ Enough funding to make this work

Both are essential to stopping homelessness before it starts.

Without homelessness prevention, the Scottish Government won’t meet its ambition of ending homelessness for everyone.

01/10/2026

A huge thanks to all of the MSPs who joined us at our drop-in at The Scottish Parliament today.

We marked the one-year anniversary of the Scotland Housing Act by discussing the importance of homelessness prevention and what next steps are required to deliver on this.

We urgently need to see a costed and funded implementation plan for homelessness prevention from the Scottish Government.

We look forward to working with partners across the Parliament to prevent and end homelessness for everyone in Scotland.

Paul McLennan MSP Pauline Stafford MSP for Bathgate James Adams MSP

30/09/2026

Great to see preventing homelessness high on the agenda in the Scottish Parliament today! 👏

Thanks to Paul McLennan MSP and James Adams MSP for both asking questions about last week's homelessness statistics, which see homelessness hit record levels in Scotland.

Preventing homelessness is one of the most effective ways of achieving the Scottish Government's target of ending homelessness for everyone.

We will continue to work with the Scottish Government and partners to create a homelessness system based on early action, prevention and joined-up public services.

30/09/2026

Happy Birthday to the Scotland Housing Act! 🎂 🎉

One year ago today, Scotland introduced new laws to prevent people from being made homeless.

At Crisis, we helped to shape these laws, which allow people to get help earlier and make public services work together to prevent homelessness.

Changing the law to help people keep their homes was an amazing step forward. But making sure that law works in practice and has a real impact is key.

So, we’re calling on the Scottish Government to produce a fully funded plan to deliver on these homelessness prevention laws.

With homelessness continuing to rise in Scotland, the need has never been more urgent.

By preventing homelessness from happening in the first place, we can create one of the most progressive homelessness systems in the world.

28/09/2026

Ahead of the launch of the Homelessness Monitor Scotland 2026, we are pleased to share a webinar which will reflect on the research and how it relates to current homelessness plans.

The Homelessness Monitor – commissioned by Crisis and conducted by Heriot Watt University – provides an independent analysis of the impact of economic and policy developments on homelessness.

This publication comes at an important moment in homelessness policy, and includes key findings on how we can work towards ending homelessness in Scotland.

The webinar will take place on Wednesday 21st October from 3- 4.30pm and will feature presentations from the researchers and authors, including Professor Beth Watts-Cobbe, Professsor Glen Bramley and Honorary Professor Gillian Young, alongside Matt Elsby, Deputy Director of Better Homes.

Register for the webinar here:

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