Chris
Age |
30 |
Local Authority |
South Lanarkshire
|
Veteran |
Yes
|
Household |
Single
|
Reason for Homelessness |
Service Leavers
|
Chris’s Story
Chris is leaving the armed forces soon and would like to relocate back to his home town.
Madeleine
Age |
37 |
Local Authority |
Edinburgh
|
Disability |
Multiple Disabilities,
|
Veteran |
No
|
Household |
Family
|
Reason for Homelessness |
Notice to Leave
|
Madeleine’s Story
Madeleine lives with her five children, two of which have additional needs. Madeleine has been given a Notice to Leave from her private landlord. She was offered unsuitable B&B accommodation.
How Homeless Housing Options Helped
Madeleine has been supported to liaise with the council to provide suitable accommodation and is awaiting an offer.
Jane
Age |
29 |
Local Authority |
Falkirk
|
Disability |
Multiple Disabilities,
|
Veteran |
No
|
Household |
Single
|
Reason for Homelessness |
Relationship Breakdown
|
Jane’s Story
Following a relationship breakdown, Jane is having to sell the property she shared with her ex-partner, and find somewhere else to live.
Malcolm
Age |
44 |
Local Authority |
Stirling
|
Disability |
Multiple Disabilities,
|
Veteran |
Yes
|
Household |
Single
|
Reason for Homelessness |
Sofa Surfing
|
Malcolm’s Story
Malcolm is a disabled veteran who has been sleeping on a sofa in his Mum’s home for the past 4 years.
How Homeless Housing Options Helped
Malcolm is being supported to put on a homeless application. He was not aware that he could have a roof over his head and still be considered homeless.
Alisdair
Age |
58 |
Local Authority |
Edinburgh
|
Veteran |
Yes
|
Household |
Single
|
Reason for Homelessness |
Sofa Surfing
|
Alisdair’s Story
Alisdair is a veteran who has recently returned from Germany to Scotland to care for his elderly dad. He is sleeping on the floor of his brother property.
Katherine
Age |
66 |
Local Authority |
Glasgow
|
Disability |
Multiple Disabilities,
|
Veteran |
No
|
Household |
Single
|
Reason for Homelessness |
Notice to Leave
|
Katherine’s Story
Katherine is an older disabled lady who has been given a Notice to Leave from her private landlord.
How Homeless Housing Options Helped
Katherine was given advice on how to apply for sheltered housing and has now moved to a suitable property.
Lesley and John
Age |
46 |
Local Authority |
Glasgow
|
Disability |
Multiple Disabilities,
|
Veteran |
No
|
Household |
Family
|
Reason for Homelessness |
Notice to Leave
|
Lesley’s Story
Lesley, John and their family of 6 children have been living in a private rented property that has a lot of repair issues such as no hot water or heating. They are now at risk of eviction.
How Homeless Housing Options Helped
The family was supported to liaise with their local authority, who were able to offer the family temporary accommodation.
Moira
Age |
37 |
Local Authority |
Western Isles
|
Disability |
Physical,
|
Veteran |
Yes
|
Household |
Single
|
Reason for Homelessness |
Notice to Leave
|
Moira’s Story
Moira is a veteran who has been given a Notice to Leave from her private landlord.
How Homeless Housing Options Helped
Moira has been supported to apply as homeless in Midlothian, close to her family.
Claire
Age |
29 |
Local Authority |
West Lothian
|
Disability |
Mental,
|
Veteran |
Yes
|
Household |
Single
|
Reason for Homelessness |
Sofa Surfing
|
Claire’s Story
Claire is a veteran who has returned to Edinburgh following a relationship breakdown. Claire has been sleeping between her car and her friends sofa. Due to being in employment, temporary accommodation is not affordable.
How Homeless Housing Options Helped
Claire is being supported to explore her benefits eligibility with the hope of this opening up more housing options to her.
Irene
Age |
53 |
Local Authority |
Falkirk
|
Disability |
Mental,
|
Veteran |
No
|
Household |
Single
|
Reason for Homelessness |
Notice to Leave
|
Irene’s Story
Irene has been served a Notice to Quit from her private landlord. She has PTSD from being made homeless previously.
How Homeless Housing Options Helped
Irene was encouraged and supported to apply as homeless and is now awaiting the offer of permanent accommodation.
Angelica
Age |
23 |
Local Authority |
Renfrewshire
|
Disability |
Multiple Disabilities,
|
Veteran |
No
|
Household |
Single
|
Reason for Homelessness |
Notice to Leave
|
Angelica’s Story
Angelica is a young adult who has been served a Notice to Leave from her landlord. Angelica would like to stay close to her family who provide support.
How Homeless Housing Options Helped
Angelica along with her Mum have been referred to a financial advisor to explore Buy to Let options.
Leanne
Age |
58 |
Local Authority |
West Lothian
|
Disability |
Mental,
|
Veteran |
No
|
Household |
Single
|
Reason for Homelessness |
Notice to LeaveUnsafe
|
Leanne’s Story
Leanne’s landlord has been threatening her with eviction, which has made her fearful for her own safety.
Danny
Age |
67 |
Local Authority |
Glasgow
|
Disability |
Physical,
|
Veteran |
No
|
Household |
Single
|
Reason for Homelessness |
Notice to Leave
|
Danny’s Story
Danny is an elderly man suffering from mobility issues who has been served a Notice to Quit from his private landlord.
How Homeless Housing Options Helped
Danny has been assisted by a volunteer to apply for sheltered housing.
Pauline
Age |
52 |
Local Authority |
North Ayrshire
|
Disability |
Physical,
|
Veteran |
No
|
Household |
Single
|
Reason for Homelessness |
Sofa Surfing
|
Pauline’s Story
Pauline’s living situation is severely impacting her mental health. She is currently living with her parents who are both alcoholics. She is looking to move closer to her children in Perth.
Stuart
Age |
31 |
Local Authority |
Edinburgh
|
Veteran |
Yes
|
Household |
Single
|
Reason for Homelessness |
Service Leavers
|
Stuart’s Story
Stuart is currently living in barracks but is due to leave the forces in August and is looking for a secure home for himself and his young son.
Annabel
Age |
55 |
Local Authority |
Dumfries & Galloway
|
Disability |
Mental,
|
Veteran |
No
|
Household |
Single
|
Reason for Homelessness |
Notice to Leave
|
Annabel’s Story
Annabel was served a notice to quit by her landlord – she is due to receive an inheritance and wishes to buy the property.