Diane
| Age |
40 |
| Local Authority |
Edinburgh
|
| Disability |
Mental,
|
| Veteran |
No
|
| Household |
Single
|
| Reason for Homelessness |
Notice to Leave
|
Diane’s Story
Diane was a victim of a serious assault and it has seriously affected her mental health. She has been served a notice to quit, and is finding the prospect of having to move extremely distressing.
Adam
| Age |
45 |
| Local Authority |
Falkirk
|
| Disability |
Multiple Disabilities,
|
| Veteran |
Yes
|
| Household |
Single
|
| Reason for Homelessness |
Relationship Breakdown
|
Adam’s Story
Adam was living in a private rental property with his partner, but needs to leave after a relationship breakdown. Adam is reluctant to present as homeless due to his having a young daughter he wants to be able to stay with him.
Jonathan
| Age |
70 |
| Local Authority |
East Dunbartonshire
|
| Disability |
Physical,
|
| Veteran |
No
|
| Household |
Couple
|
| Reason for Homelessness |
Notice to Leave
|
Jonathan’s Story
Jonathan’s landlord passed away, and there is concern that he and his wife and child will need to leave the property.
How Homeless Housing Options Helped
Jonathan now has an active homeless application and is awaiting an offer of suitable housing.
Molly
| Age |
49 |
| Local Authority |
Highland
|
| Disability |
Mental,
|
| Veteran |
Yes
|
| Household |
Single Parent Family
|
| Reason for Homelessness |
Unsafe
|
Molly’s Story
Molly is 50 and lives in remote part of the Highlands with her soon to be ex-husband and teenage son. It is no longer safe for Molly to stay in the marital home. She has long standing mental health issues and as a result is unable to work. She wants to move to an even more remote part of the Highlands.
Billy
| Age |
49 |
| Local Authority |
Inverclyde
|
| Disability |
Multiple Disabilities,
|
| Veteran |
Yes
|
| Household |
Single
|
| Reason for Homelessness |
Notice to Leave
|
Billy’s Story
Billy has been served a notice to leave his current home which expires in the next 6 months. His property is unsuitable due to his physical disability, and his PTSD means that he needs to live in a quieter area.
How Homeless Housing Options Helped
Billy is looking for a suitable private rented property and has secured help with a deposit from a veterans charity.
Dermot
| Age |
42 |
| Local Authority |
South Ayrshire
|
| Disability |
Multiple Disabilities,
|
| Veteran |
Yes
|
| Household |
Single
|
| Reason for Homelessness |
Sofa Surfing
|
Dermot’s Story
Dermot is currently staying with his mum and stepdad in a one bedroom property. He is unable to work, after being signed off permanently – which has meant he is in some financial difficulty.
How Homeless Housing Options Helped
Dermot has moved to a private rented property and is beginning to live independently again.
Jean
| Age |
53 |
| Local Authority |
South Lanarkshire
|
| Disability |
Physical,
|
| Veteran |
No
|
| Household |
Single
|
| Reason for Homelessness |
Notice to Leave
|
Jean’s Story
Jean is in a private rental, but the landlord is selling the property. She has physical disabilities, and is a part time student.
How Homeless Housing Options Helped
Jean has a small deposit saved and has been referred to a mortgage advisor. She is now actively exploring home ownership.
Owen
| Age |
33 |
| Local Authority |
Edinburgh
|
| Disability |
Mental,
|
| Veteran |
Yes
|
| Household |
Single
|
| Reason for Homelessness |
Sofa Surfing
|
Owen’s Story
Owen is staying in his uncle’s property as favour. The property is currently being renovated, which means he has no facilities. He needs to vacate the property within 6 weeks. He is in financial difficulty after having to take time off work, due to mental health difficulties.
How Homeless Housing Options Helped
Owen has been supported to apply to temporary veterans accommodation.
Frank
| Age |
42 |
| Local Authority |
Glasgow
|
| Disability |
Mental,
|
| Veteran |
No
|
| Household |
Single
|
| Reason for Homelessness |
Unsafe
|
Frank’s Story
Frank is currently in a high rise property. He has physical and mental disabilities and needs to be in ground floor property. His abusive ex-partner has also been placed in the same building and he is no longer safe there.
How Homeless Housing Options Helped
Frank was assisted by a volunteer to apply to housing providers close to his support network. He was offered a property soon after.
Marcus
| Age |
20 |
| Local Authority |
Edinburgh
|
| Disability |
Other,
|
| Veteran |
Yes
|
| Household |
Single
|
| Reason for Homelessness |
Service Leavers
|
Marcus’s Story
Marcus is a veteran and currently residing in a Personnel Recovery Unit. He is being discharged shortly, and has nowhere to go when he leaves.
Jordan and Craig
| Age |
33 |
| Local Authority |
Inverclyde
|
| Disability |
Multiple Disabilities,
|
| Veteran |
No
|
| Household |
Couple
|
| Reason for Homelessness |
Unsuitable Property
|
Jordan and Craig’s Story
Jordan has recently been diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease and their property is no longer accessible for them. She requires a property accessible for electric wheelchairs.
How Homeless Housing Options Helped
They were helped to maximise points on their housing applications and were offered an accessible home by a housing association.
Chris
| Age |
53 |
| Local Authority |
Edinburgh
|
| Disability |
Mental,
|
| Veteran |
No
|
| Household |
Single
|
| Reason for Homelessness |
Sofa Surfing
|
Chris’s Story
Chris is 53 and has been staying in a friend’s spare room for a while. He is care experienced and has PTSD. His income is low and he is struggling to find a property that he can afford.
How Homeless Housing Options Helped
Chris is being supported to explore housing options such as mid-market-rent.
Sean
| Age |
35 |
| Local Authority |
Glasgow
|
| Disability |
Physical,
|
| Veteran |
No
|
| Household |
Single
|
| Reason for Homelessness |
Unsafe
|
Sean’s Story
Sean has a physical disability, and fell ill due to mould in a PRS property he was living in. He had to leave the property and is not struggling to find something else suitable.
How Homeless Housing Options Helped
Sean has been given information on mid-market rent properties as well as assisted buying options and is actively looking.
Paul
| Age |
54 |
| Local Authority |
Highland
|
| Disability |
Mental,
|
| Veteran |
Yes
|
| Household |
Single
|
| Reason for Homelessness |
Unsafe
|
Paul’s Story
Paul is an armed forces veteran and is currently sleeping in a tent on a campsite. He does not have an address. His PTSD is making it difficult for him to find appropriate accommodation.
Stephen
| Age |
21 |
| Local Authority |
Moray
|
| Veteran |
Yes
|
| Household |
Single
|
| Reason for Homelessness |
Relationship Breakdown
|
Stephen’s Story
Stephen is living in army married quarters with his wife, but following a relationship breakdown he will need to vacate the property. He is hoping to be able to live with his sibling.
Ryan
| Age |
22 |
| Local Authority |
Edinburgh
|
| Disability |
Mental,
|
| Veteran |
Yes
|
| Household |
Single
|
| Reason for Homelessness |
Service Leavers
|
Ryan’s Story
Ryan is currently awaiting medical discharge from the army. He is currently in a Personnel Recovery Unit but will need secure accommodation when he leaves.
How Homeless Housing Options Helped
Ryan has been allocated a property by a local authority and continues to receive support from a forces recovery officer.
