FlorenceBScot

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[Centre for Homelessness Impact @homelessimpact]

Homelessness may be a “national shame”, but does the evidence suggest that using this kind of language have a positive impact? @jon_sparkes says we must be evidence-based in our use of language too. #ImpactForums2019

[BBC Scotland @BBCScotland]

Dundee student Chloe's design helps visually impaired people enjoy museum exhibits.

#Loop is a show for arts lovers. https://t.co/oeqPisYUA3

[FlorenceBScot @FlorenceBScot]

Pledges to make the changes needed for #right2food Keeping children & young people's voices at the centre of it key.

[FlorenceBScot @FlorenceBScot]

Optimistic about the future - Aaron, Jacob & Savannah at #right2food This is the energy and expertise we need to harness.

[FlorenceBScot @FlorenceBScot]

Warm welcome from the young meeters and greeters at #right2food launch

[Tom Starkey @tstarkey1212]

Kid just tried getting on bus with a used pass.
Driver quietly explaining without shaming that he can't let him on.
Bigger lad behind him from same school just paid his fare.

A whispered thank you.
"It don't matter" in return.

But it does.

[A.A.Milne @A_AMilne]

"Flowers give a prolonged delight to all, both in the garden and out of it; and though one can buy cut flowers, one cannot buy the happiness which they give us as they grow." ~A.A.Milne #SundayMotivation #flowers #garden

[BBC Children in Need @BBCCiN]

Good luck to our auction package winners in the @LondonMarathon today!

Thank you for your support @achrisevans, @hitenvora01
@paulajradcliffe, @SCramTraining. Let us know if you need any #Pudsey plasters for the blisters…

[Joseph Rowntree Foundation @jrf_uk]

To hold back the rising tide of poverty, we need more low cost rented homes to help struggling private renters - @DarrenBaxter for @CityMetric:
https://t.co/a80ZyYLMzq

[FlorenceBScot @FlorenceBScot]

We need to bottle this energy, talent and fun! @InterculturalYS Thanks for a great night.

[A Menu for Change @MenuForChange]

We're in Dundee to launch a new leaflet called 'What do I do if...?'.
An easy to follow guide for staff & vols in support services across the city. It aims to reduce reliance on food banks by helping them make effective referrals when someone is experiencing a financial crisis.

[Joseph Rowntree Foundation @jrf_uk]

“It is just wrong that in our society a growing number of people, including children, are going hungry because of our consistent failure to get to grips with poverty" - @campbell_robb in @public_finance_ on this week's figures from @TrussellTrust https://t.co/2MzNHeFCSY

[BBC Scotland @BBCScotland]

"He's just made my dreams come true!"

This is so beautiful ❤️

Watch #Landward tonight at 7.30pm on BBC Scotland and @BBCiPlayer: https://t.co/YufDMsXAjP

[FlorenceBScot @FlorenceBScot]

Looking forward to the seeing more of it tonight!

[IYS @InterculturalYS]

Fire Fire 🔥

[Shelter Scotland @shelterscotland]

We provide free housing advice to anyone who needs it. We advise on bad housing & homelessness, money & debt, and we have a legal team who fight for people's rights. We've fought for over 50 years, and we're #stillfighting until there's a home for everyone https://t.co/EbAsXrO9m6

[BBC Woman's Hour @BBCWomansHour]

'She didn't admit the reason why she couldn't go.' A report pub by @CPAGUK on children from low income UK families highlights their experience of hunger, shame & social exclusion because of lack of money & food. 🎧 👉 Report author Rebecca O'Connell https://t.co/aHxt1ef6fJ

[Crisis @crisis_uk]

Rough sleeping at any time of year is incredibly dangerous, but when it is cold it can be deadly.

With temperatures dropping across the UK watch our video for advice on how you can help someone on the street.

#endhomelessness #coldweather #homelessness

[BBC Scotland @BBCScotland]

"I do this because I love the club"

Welcome to Eriskay - home to a lovely football team and a remarkable pitch. ⚽

New episodes of #AViewFromTheTerrace every Friday https://t.co/bpJ5dU55DV

@TheTerraceTV #VFTT

[BBC Children in Need @BBCCiN]

BREAKING: Yellow bear spotted in Black Carr woods, near Pudsey

What do you see? More to come.

[BBC Children in Need @BBCCiN]

Your donations fund inspirational women like Vanessa at Stable Life.🐴

Vanessa supports vulnerable young people who experience a variety of emotional, mental and behavioural issues, encouraging the calmness, resilience and self-reflection needed to move forward.
#MotheringSunday