Tom Irvine

Homeless & Housing Services Manager , Renfrewshire Council. All tweets n retweets are my personal views only

[Renfrewshire Homelessness Partnership @RenHomeless]

Our next Homelessness Partnership meeting is one week away...hope to see you there @bluetriangleHA @SimonCommScot @turningpointsco @LinstoneHousing @1HomelessAction @RenHSCP, @shelterscotland...and our other members

[Renfrewshire Homelessness Partnership @RenHomeless]

If you know anyone in Renfrewshire in housing need, there are teams at the Abercorn Street and George Street offices in Paisley who can help. The Council also have their own officers staffing an out-of-hours service every night and through every weekend on 0800 121 4466

[Tom Irvine @TomIrvine10]

@jct62 @RenCouncilNews @RenHSCP ...and housing support & homeless services 😉

[Housing First Scotland @HFScotland]

Always worth remembering that #HousingFirst is not just delivered in the bigger cities where homelessness is more visible. Renfrewshire is a brilliant example of the right partners coming together to make a big difference #itworks

[Tom Irvine @TomIrvine10]

#BeLikeDuncan

[Renfrewshire Homelessness Partnership @RenHomeless]

Here is Duncan, a homeless prevention officer with Renfrewshire Council.
He's been spending a lot of time listening to the views of young people with lived experience of homelessness.
Be like Duncan.
@bluetriangleHA @RenCouncilNews

[Blue Triangle @bluetriangleHA]

Thanks for visiting us Duncan!
#WeLikeDuncan #BeLikeDuncan

[Tom Irvine @TomIrvine10]

You may want to follow the RHP to hear the latest info on tackling and preventing homelessness in Renfrewshire

[Renfrewshire Homelessness Partnership @RenHomeless]

Welcome to our new Twitter account for this Council led Partnership which includes representatives from a range of services including local and national RSL's, Shelter, H&SCP, RAMH and Womens Aid. Meetings are held quarterly, and we will share information here #RenHomeless

[Paul McNamee @PauldMcNamee]

This is a scandalous figure. Pack away your confected fury about some meaningless slight on social media. As a nation THIS should be making us furious. That's the equivalent of the population of Watford - all kids, all without a home.

[Scottish Housing News @ScotHousingNews]

Reader's comment: “I agree. Charitable interventions cannot replace good quality public services nor impact on the structural inequality which is the cause of poverty. We need a rights based approach instead of a philanthropic one.” https://t.co/gAx0zMAObb

[David Stewart @DStewartSLC]

Interesting article from Bruce Forbes - while Social Bite's fundraising efforts are praiseworthy, if we are to end homelessness we need more government funding for #socialhousing and for the provision of #support

[Tom Irvine @TomIrvine10]

Decent wee morning sesh at #ReducingHomelessness event. Can feel the Fear now amongst those of us pulling together Rapid Rehousing Plans. Fair play to Chair #pauldMcnamee keeping things moving along

[David McGillivray @dgmcgillivray]

What a heartwarming video of Renfrewshire Sheltered Housing residents talking about how tablet sessions have helped remove the fear of digital #digiren

[Tom Irvine @TomIrvine10]

Great initiative....our sheltered housing officers have found this project really helps them in their job

[RenCouncil @RenCouncil]

As councillors from across the parties sign up to become Dementia Friends, Provost Lorraine Cameron tells how we can all learn small things that can help us understand and support those with the condition.

[Tom Irvine @TomIrvine10]

@rrmills101 It was some achievement to be shortlisted for a national award after such a short time - Renfrewshire Council's Development & Housing Services definitely at the forefront of providing digital participation opportunities for tenants

[Tom Irvine @TomIrvine10]

Good session...even managed a polite photo-bomb https://t.co/lA1chn8pwh

[Kevin Stewart SNP @KevinStewartSNP]

Thanks to @ElenaWhitham, @COSLA & ALACHO for bringing together councillors & housing officials from across Scotland to brainstorm about the HARSAG recommendations & homelessness this afternoon. #EndingHomelessnessTogether