Reports and publications
Changing perceptions
Innovation, research and learning
We're not only here to support people with experience of homelessness day to day, but also to change perceptions and the way services are delivered. Read our reports and publications below:
People’s Panel on reducing drug harm and deaths in Scotland – 2025
The People’s Panel was created to hear evidence on the current state of drug-related harms and deaths in Scotland with contributions from Claire Longmuir from Simon Community
Simon Community Scotland Annual Report and Accounts for the Year Ended 31st March – 2024
The trustees present their annual report and financial statements of Simon Community Scotland for the year ending 31st March 2024.
National Collaborative Charter of Rights December – 2024
The National Collaborative is an independent body that developed the Charter to support the development and implementation of a human rights based approach for people affected by substance use.
I feel part of society – Full Report – 2024
The Get Connected Journey continues with this national project Connecting 500 people experiencing homelessness to the digital world. The report explored the Get Digital journey and the personal impact of digital inclusion from the 500 participnats. (Full report)
I Feel Part of Society – Executive Summary – 2024
The Get Connected Journey continues with this national project Connecting 500 people experiencing homelessness to the digital world. The report explored the Get Digital journey and the personal impact of digital inclusion from the 500 participnats. (Exec Summary)
Baseline characteristics of people experiencing homelessness with a recent drug overdose – 2023
SCS and the Phoenix Team were involved in leading this research. We supported individuals to engage with the study and follow up appointments. SCS were invaluable to this study as we had the relationships with the people experiencing homelessness.
A Digital Approach to Harm Reduction – 2023
A Simon Community project connecting with women who use drugs through harm reduction and digital inclusion.
Home for 10 – 2022
Journal of insights into homelessness in Scotland. Learning from the last 10 years and facing forward to the next ten years.
Pharmacist and Homeless Outreach Engagement -2022
A randomised trial where two Simon Community support workers provided weekly support to 27 individuals alongside pharmacist prescribers.
Get Connected 100 – 2021
A trailblazing report on the Simon Community Scotland Get Connected 100 project – Connecting 100 people experiencing homelessness to ther digital world with life changing results.
Women and drug related deaths report – 2021
Exploring key themes, recommendations and practical applications of literature around drug related deaths in women following on from the Drugs Death Task Force meeting in February 2021.
Get Connected Pilot – 2020
A pioneering project connecting 36 people experiencing homelessness to the digital world during COVID-19 and beyond. This project was a catalyst in establishing Get Connected Model used in multiple local, national and international projects.