Sophie
| Age |
41 |
| Local Authority |
Glasgow
|
| Disability |
Mental,
|
| Household |
Single
|
Sophie’s Story
Sophie has been given a notice to leave by her landlord. She is looking to move away from the area due to enduring harassment from her ex-partner. She will consider any area to move to.
How Homeless Housing Options Helped
Sophie has received help with Housing Association applications and has since been offered a suitable property.
Alice
| Age |
49 |
| Local Authority |
Glasgow
|
| Disability |
Physical,
|
| Household |
Single
|
Alice’s Story
Alice was given a notice to leave by her landlord, as they wanted to renovate the property. The property was already unsuitable for her due to her disabilities.
How Homeless Housing Options Helped
Alice was assisted with applications to local housing associations.
William
| Age |
45 |
| Local Authority |
Fife
|
| Disability |
Mental, Multiple Disabilities, Physical,
|
| Household |
Single
|
| Reason for Homelessness |
Sofa Surfing
|
William’s Story
William is 45 and currently living in his mother’s spare room. He is currently waiting for a decision on benefits. He has physical and mental disabilities.
How Homeless Housing Options Helped
William was referred to a financial advisor and supported to boost his credit score to allow him to explore home ownership.
Ben
| Age |
46 |
| Local Authority |
West Lothian
|
| Disability |
Mental, Multiple Disabilities, Physical,
|
| Household |
Single
|
| Reason for Homelessness |
Sofa Surfing
|
Ben’s Story
Ben is a military veteran and has been sofa surfing for almost 10 years. He has never had a secure tenancy. He has been turned down for a tenancy with military accomodation and needs something secure.
Neil
| Age |
47 |
| Local Authority |
Edinburgh
|
| Disability |
Learning, Mental, Multiple Disabilities,
|
| Household |
Single
|
| Reason for Homelessness |
Unsuitable Property
|
Neil’s Story
Neil is a military veteran who is currently in temporary accomodation. This isn’t suitable for him and he hasn’t heard from his housing officer for 3 months.
How Homeless Housing Options Helped
Neil was helped to explore options of alternative temporary accommodation. He requires something more suited to his needs.
Brian
| Age |
28 |
| Local Authority |
Highland
|
| Veteran |
Yes
|
| Household |
Single
|
| Reason for Homelessness |
Service Leavers
|
Brian’s Story
Brian is soon to leave the armed forces, and upon leaving he will need to stay on his mum’s sofa until he can find somewhere to live.
How Homeless Housing Options Helped
Brian was given a report outlining all his current housing options to help him prepare for discharge later in the year.
Susan
| Age |
52 |
| Local Authority |
Fife
|
| Disability |
Physical,
|
| Household |
Single
|
Susan’s Story
Susan is living in a property which was owned by her mother, who has recently died. Initially she was going to be able to stay there, but her sibling has decided they want their share of the estate. Susan is in financial difficulty which means buying the property from her sibling isn’t possible.
How Homeless Housing Options Helped
Susan was referred to a financial advisor who looked at mortgage eligibility and gave information about ownership schemes.
Meera
| Age |
55 |
| Local Authority |
Glasgow
|
| Disability |
Mental, Multiple Disabilities, Physical,
|
| Household |
Single
|
| Reason for Homelessness |
Relationship Breakdown
|
Meera’s Story
Meera is currently living with her adult son, who is bullying her and she wants to leave. Meera has physical and mental disabilities and requires a ground floor property.
How Homeless Housing Options Helped
Meera was supported to apply as homeless and was offered a property by a local housing association.
Andrea
| Age |
55 |
| Local Authority |
Angus
|
| Household |
Single Parent Family
|
| Reason for Homelessness |
Relationship Breakdown
|
Andrea’s Story
Andrea is currently living in a property which is owned by her ex-husband. He is forcing her to leave. Her son is autistic and so temporary accommodation would not be suitable for them.
How Homeless Housing Options Helped
Andrea has been referred to an independent financial advisor for further advice, to potentially purchase the property.
Alan
| Age |
39 |
| Local Authority |
Aberdeenshire
|
| Disability |
Mental,
|
| Veteran |
Yes
|
| Household |
Single
|
| Reason for Homelessness |
Service Leavers
|
Alan’s Story
Alan is a military veteran who has been served with a notice to quit from his private landlord – he was given 3 months to leave the property. On investigation his notice to quit was deemed invalid and this was extended to 6 months. He is eligible for veteran’s accommodation.
How Homeless Housing Options
Alan was given information about Veterans housing vacancies, and was successful in being allocated a property.
Gordon
| Age |
29 |
| Local Authority |
Highland
|
| Household |
Single Parent Family
|
| Reason for Homelessness |
Sofa Surfing
|
Gordon’s Story
Gordon is military veteran and is currently living in his parents’ spare room. He has a young daughter who he shares custody of – and when she comes to stay he has to sleep on the sofa. The situation isn’t suitable for him or his daughter.
How Homeless Housing Options Helped
Gordon was unaware of how to apply as homeless. His broker helped him to navigate the process.
Ciaran
| Age |
54 |
| Local Authority |
Edinburgh
|
| Disability |
Mental, Physical,
|
| Veteran |
Yes
|
| Household |
Single
|
| Reason for Homelessness |
Service Leavers
|
Ciaran’s Story
Ciaran is currently in Armed Forces service accomodation and needs to move out. He has physical and mental disabilities which mean his current situation is not suitable.
How Homeless Housing Options Helped
Ciaran was advised to apply as homeless to his local authority, and has been added to their housing lists.
Tom
| Age |
44 |
| Local Authority |
Glasgow
|
| Disability |
Physical,
|
| Household |
Single
|
| Reason for Homelessness |
Unsuitable Property
|
Tom’s Story
Tom suffers from spina bifida, and his previous property was not suitable, so he made a homeless application. His temporary accommodation isn’t suitable either, with the lift breaking down frequently, and not being close to any amenities.
How Homeless Housing Options Helped
Tom was supported to apply to accessible housing developments by one of our volunteers.
Mary
| Age |
56 |
| Local Authority |
West Lothian
|
| Disability |
Mental,
|
| Household |
Single
|
| Reason for Homelessness |
Relationship Breakdown
|
Mary’s Story
Mary has separated from her husband. She is still living in the marital home but will need to leave as she doesn’t own the property.
Mary was allocated a property by a local housing association close to her family.
Marie-Jose
| Age |
33 |
| Local Authority |
Edinburgh
|
| Disability |
Learning, Mental,
|
| Household |
Family
|
| Reason for Homelessness |
Unsuitable Property
|
Maria-Jose’s Story
Maria-Jose was forced to leave her home due to racial abuse. She doesn’t speak any English, and has no access to public funding due to being a refugee.
How Homeless Housing Options Helped
Maria- Jose and her family were provided with a safe space to live in a temporary furnished flat by their local authority.
Andrew
| Age |
26 |
| Local Authority |
Glasgow
|
| Disability |
Mental,
|
| Veteran |
No
|
| Household |
Single
|
| Reason for Homelessness |
Sofa Surfing
|
Andrew is suffering from mental health issues following a traumatic accident. He is also staying in his grandmother’s spare room after being disowned by his family, due to his sexuality.
