Colin
Age |
42 |
Local Authority |
Fife
|
Disability |
Mental,
|
Veteran |
Yes
|
Household |
Single
|
Reason for Homelessness |
Relationship Breakdown
|
Colin’s Story
Colin is a military veteran, and is currently homeless and staying in a B&B. He has been living there for over a month, and he is unable to see his children due to this.
How Homeless Housing Options Helped
Colin was supported to liaise with the homelessness department – and was offered permanent accommodation soon after.
Elizabeth
Age |
52 |
Local Authority |
North Lanarkshire
|
Disability |
Multiple Disabilities,
|
Veteran |
No
|
Household |
Single
|
Reason for Homelessness |
Financial Difficulties
|
Elizabeth’s Story
Elizabeth currently lives in a property that was owned by her late father. Her siblings wish to sell the house, and she is unable to buy their shares in the property.
How Homeless Housing Options Helped
Elizabeth was supported to look at shared ownership options.
Drew
Age |
24 |
Local Authority |
Edinburgh
|
Disability |
Multiple Disabilities,
|
Veteran |
No
|
Household |
Single
|
Reason for Homelessness |
Notice to Leave
|
Drew’s Story
Drew is a university student, living in student accommodation. He is due to graduate soon, and he will no longer be able to access the wheelchair accessible property he currently resides in.
Simon
Age |
40 |
Local Authority |
North Ayrshire
|
Disability |
Other,
|
Veteran |
No
|
Household |
Single
|
Reason for Homelessness |
Sofa Surfing
|
Simon’s Story
Simon is currently sleeping on his parent’s sofa. His local authority claims that his parent’s home isn’t overcrowded as they have a two bedroom property – however his parents need to sleep in separate rooms due to a disability.
Robert
Age |
51 |
Local Authority |
West Lothian
|
Disability |
Multiple Disabilities,
|
Veteran |
Yes
|
Household |
Single
|
Reason for Homelessness |
Sofa Surfing
|
Robert’s Story
Robert recently fled an abusive relationship and is currently staying on his friend’s sofa.
How Homeless Housing Options Helped
Robert’s broker contacted the local authority and determined that Robert hadn’t provided them with all the information they needed. He has now got a homeless application on and is in temporary accomodation.
Terry
Age |
49 |
Local Authority |
North Lanarkshire
|
Disability |
Mental,
|
Veteran |
Yes
|
Household |
Single
|
Reason for Homelessness |
Relationship BreakdownSofa Surfing
|
Terry’s Story
Following a relationship breakdown, Terry is now sofa surfing between his brother and his father.
Christian
Age |
40 |
Local Authority |
East Lothian
|
Veteran |
Yes
|
Household |
Single
|
Reason for Homelessness |
Service Leavers
|
Christian’s Story
Christian needs to leave his service accommodation in the next 6 weeks. He needs somewhere suitable where his children can visit him.
Jack
Age |
39 |
Local Authority |
South Lanarkshire
|
Disability |
Multiple Disabilities,
|
Veteran |
Yes
|
Household |
Single
|
Reason for Homelessness |
Sofa Surfing
|
Jack’s Story
Jack is a veteran who has been living with his parents after experiencing a physical attack in his previous home. Relationships with his parents are deteriorating and the lack of space is impacting his mental health.
How Homeless Housing Options Helped
Jack has been offered assistance with a private rental deposit from a veterans charity.
Paula
Age |
36 |
Local Authority |
Dumfries & Galloway
|
Veteran |
Yes
|
Household |
Single Parent Family
|
Reason for Homelessness |
Service Leavers
|
Paula’s Story
Paula is being medically discharged from the armed forces and needs to leave her service accommodation. She has a 13 month old baby and is struggling to find somewhere suitable for them.
Isabel
Age |
49 |
Local Authority |
Scottish Borders
|
Disability |
Multiple Disabilities,
|
Veteran |
No
|
Household |
Single
|
Reason for Homelessness |
Relationship Breakdown
|
Isabel’s Story
Isabel lives in a property she owns with her ex-partner. Due to the break up, they need to sell the property.
Anastasia
Age |
50 |
Local Authority |
East Renfrewshire
|
Disability |
Multiple Disabilities,
|
Veteran |
No
|
Household |
Single Parent Family
|
Reason for Homelessness |
Unsafe
|
Anastasia’s Story
Anastasia lives with her disabled daughter and has been experiencing racial abuse from neighbours. She no longer feels safe in her home.
How Homeless Housing Options Helped
Anastasia is being supported to explore a variety of options including mid-market rent and homeownership.
Tomasi
Age |
40 |
Local Authority |
Edinburgh
|
Disability |
Physical,
|
Veteran |
Yes
|
Household |
Single
|
Reason for Homelessness |
Sofa Surfing
|
Tomasi’s Story
Tomasi is a military veteran from Fiji who moved to Scotland last year. He is currently sofa surfing and struggling to get appropriate accommodation.
Eva
Age |
38 |
Local Authority |
Edinburgh
|
Disability |
Other,
|
Veteran |
No
|
Household |
Single Parent Family
|
Reason for Homelessness |
Relationship Breakdown
|
Eva’s Story
Eva is having to sell the property she owns due to a relationship breakdown. She is worried about becoming homeless with her young children who suffer from additional support needs.
How Homeless Housing Options Helped
Eva is being supported to look at mid-market rental properties.
Luke
Age |
37 |
Local Authority |
West Lothian
|
Disability |
Mental,
|
Veteran |
Yes
|
Household |
Single
|
Reason for Homelessness |
Notice to Leave
|
Luke’s Story
Luke has been sofa surfing for a year and a half after being forced to leave his previous property due to a relationship breakdown.
How Homeless Housing Options Helped
Luke has had an offer of permanent housing from his local authority.
Laurence
Age |
42 |
Local Authority |
Glasgow
|
Veteran |
Yes
|
Household |
Family
|
Reason for Homelessness |
Notice to Leave
|
Laurence’s Story
Laurence is a veteran and lives in a private let with his partner and two children. They have been served a notice to quit. They are finding it difficult to find something within their budget.
Martha
Age |
69 |
Disability |
Physical,
|
Veteran |
No
|
Household |
Single Parent Family
|
Reason for Homelessness |
Sofa Surfing
|
Martha’s Story
Martha is currently staying with her daughter and sharing a room with her brother. The property is unsuitable due to a physical disability.