Michiel and Rose’s story: First Home Fund

Michiel and Rose’s story: First Home Fund

Dec 16, 2020

Summary: Rose and Michiel got in touch with Housing Options Scotland to support their family’s search for a more accessible home. With the help of the Scottish Government’s First Home Fund they were able buy a fully adapted property just outside of Inveraray on Loch...
Hugh’s Story: Sheltered Housing

Hugh’s Story: Sheltered Housing

Nov 2, 2020

Hugh’s Story: Sheltered Housing Hugh used to rent a single person home from Perth and Kinross council, but when his long-term illness made living in a place without adaptations unsafe, it was clear he had to find more suitable housing. Additionally, if the...
Dorrie’s story

Dorrie’s story

Sep 17, 2020

Dorrie’s Story Dorrie is a retired veteran aged 73 years old. She had previously worked as a Communications Centre Operator in the Armed Forces and was living in Leicestershire when she approached Housing Options Scotland for help. Born in Scotland, she wanted to move...
Robert’s LIFT story

Robert’s LIFT story

Apr 8, 2020

Sue contacted Housing Options Scotland for support and advice when her son, Robert, was to move from Sheffield to Blairgowrie. HOS Broker Susan was able to support the family apply for the LIFT scheme and see Robert purchase his own flat. Sue’s son Robert was living...
Stacey’s Story: Home Owner Adaptation

Stacey’s Story: Home Owner Adaptation

Dec 10, 2019

Stacey lives in Lenzie, East Dunbartonshire with her two children. She approached Housing Options Scotland looking for support in securing adaptations to her home for Aaron, her 10 year-old son who has chromosome deletion disorder. Following a split from her partner,...