Helping people make informed decisions about their housing
Free, one-to-one advice and support for people facing complex housing challenges across Scotland.
Where to start?
You can get help for yourself or someone you are supporting, or just find out more about what we do.
We help people navigate Scotland’s complex housing and homelessness landscape
We work nationally, primarily with disabled people, older adults and veterans who are at risk of homelessness, or who need help finding a home that better supports their needs.
Our brokers work on a one-to-one basis, supporting you to explore all the different housing options available to you. You will work with the same broker for the whole time you are with us, and we won’t be satisfied until we are confident that you know what your next steps should be.
Our services
All of our services work the same, they are free, and involve matching you on a one-to-one basis with one of our brokers. Three of our services are built around particular groups of people, but if none of those quite fit, our main advice service is there for you.
Free one-to-one housing adviceOur main service for anyone who would like help to explore their housing options.General service →
Moving into a place of your ownFor younger disabled people and their families who are making plans for independent living for the first time.Making Moves →
Housing advice for the Armed Forces communityFor veterans, serving personnel and their families, anywhere in Scotland.Military Matters →
Leaving hospital and needing somewhere suitableWe work with you and healthcare professionals to ensure you have a suitable home upon discharge.Hospital Housing Clinic →Housing Options Scotland supports the sector with consultancy, training, events and research. Find out more about the types of work we can help with, and get in touch if you would like to partner with us.
We truly love our home: Gina’s story
How Military Matters helped Gina, an Army veteran, find a home and a fresh start in Edinburgh for her and her two daughters.
The difference we make
The house I’m in now is like it was made for me and all my family are nearby. I’m very, very grateful. If this service wasn’t here, I don’t know where I’d be, or what I’d be.
My family would have been homeless or in emergency accommodation if it hadn’t have been for Housing Options Scotland.
Of all the agencies we contacted for help, Housing Options Scotland was the most purposeful and kind. You gave us dignity in distress and sought to fully understand what we were trying to explain, all with incredible patience.
Thank you for not making me feel like a number and not allowing me to slip through the net. I'm very grateful for your support, it has been very much appreciated throughout a very trying time.
You were friendly, professional, and always quick to respond to any questions. My Dad managed to secure sheltered accommodation as a direct result of your help. It's a fabulous service and I would highly recommend it to anyone who is unsure about their housing options.
Thank you for your patience and advice. Out of all the calls and reaching out for help, you have been by a long way the most invested and responsive. I truly appreciate that.
Talk to us about your housing
You don’t need to have anything worked out before you contact us, we are here to advise and support you.