Homes to support us to live well for longer
We need homes to support us to live well, age well and keep us independent for as long as possible, says Housing Broker Susan Mendelovitch. So what are the options? Scotland’s ageing population is having a serious impact on housing and support services. With over one...
What a housing emergency means when you’re a young disabled person looking for a home
Senior Housing Options Broker Karen Campbell reflects on the impact of our housing emergency on the plans of young disabled people in Scotland looking to live independently. November 2023, a news bulletin flashed on the TV screen ‘Housing emergency declared in...
Adapting our advice to fit the person in front of us
Ex-Royal Navy Sally Stimson has ten years’ experience of supporting fellow veterans with their housing needs. She joined Housing Options Scotland in May 2026 as our dedicated Military Matters Housing Options Broker. Joining Housing Options Scotland as the Military...
When volunteering becomes a vocation
This Volunteers Week (1-7 June 2026), our Housing Broker Ryan Barclay shares his experience of volunteering and the valuable stepping stone it provided for him. “I began my volunteering journey with Housing Options Scotland in 2022 because I wanted to gain a...