Updates
Read about the latest developments at Housing Options Scotland.
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...
Joining the Pride in Veterans Standard
Housing Options Scotland has signed up to the Pride in Veterans Standard (PiVS). This is a programme run by Fighting with Pride, a military charity that supports LGBT+ Veterans, serving personnel and their families, particularly those who were affected by the ‘gay...
Call for host of new project to strengthen links between housing and social care
In Control Scotland and Housing Options Scotland have announced a new collaboration with IMPACT to deliver a national Demonstrator project focused on improving how housing and adult social care work together. IMPACT [Improving Adult Care Together] is the UK centre for...
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 deeper...
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