Mike’s Story

Mike’s Story

Oct 6, 2022

Mike contacted Housing Options Scotland, looking for support. He was in temporary accommodation on a Scottish island, following a relationship breakdown that had left him homeless. He had moved to the island just a few months prior, leaving behind a secure tenancy,...
Ciaran’s Story

Ciaran’s Story

Jul 28, 2022

The client’s name has been changed to protect their privacy. Ciaran approached us recently after receiving a Notice to Quit from his landlord. His leave date was drawing near, and he was concerned about becoming roofless. Ciaran had moved to Scotland just before...
Sam’s story

Sam’s story

Jun 29, 2022

by Emmy Idaewor, student intern Sam* got in touch with HOS when she was staying with a friend who planned to move home. The past few years had been tumultuous for Sam. Her physical and mental health had declined leading to a change in her housing situation, and her...
Colin’s story

Colin’s story

Mar 31, 2022

Colin’s story Colin contacted us through his support worker Dawn, from Sight Scotland Veterans. Colin had bilateral sight loss and his vision had started to deteriorate. Colin was living in a two-bedroom flat on the third floor in Edinburgh. Unfortunately, the...
James’ Story

James’ Story

Mar 17, 2022

James came to Housing Options Scotland for support earlier this year, at the recommendation of his mental health adviser. He had been sofa surfing since the beginning of the pandemic, mostly between his parents’ respective homes. Difficulties with his mental health...