Stories
This page is dedicated to the stories of the people we’ve helped over the years.
Each story is unique and you’ll see our person-centred approach in action.
Chris’s Story 7 Years Later.
Just over seven years ago Chris Fisher couldn’t imagine the amazing quality of life he now experiences. Chris went from being housebound for 12 years, to moving in to a house with level access throughout and the ability to go outdoors without much effort. “It has...
Chris’s Story: Open Market Shared Equity
My previous property was on two floors, the bathroom was located upstairs, denying access to normal bathing facilities. I was restricted to spending all of my time bedbound in the lounge. Space was very restricted and this was compounded by the need for essential...
Danny’s Story: Older person – Private renting
Danny had been living in a two-floor property in Wales for twelve years, with his bedroom and bathroom on the top floor, and his kitchen and living room on the bottom. After having gone through several operations on his left foot, he had increasing mobility issues...
Elizabeth’s Story: Older Veteran – Private renting to Social renting
Elizabeth is a veteran after serving in the Women’s Auxiliary Airforce and she lived in a private rented house in Edinburgh for more than 9 years. She really liked the house she was in, but was worried about rent increases and how she would afford this in to the...
Extending the options – Rosemary and Iain’s story:
Housing Options Scotland are more usually involved in the process of helping clients who are on the hunt for a house, so it was unusual this week to find us meeting up with an elderly couple who are selling a magnificent country home in Dumfries. Our research...
Gina’s Story: Veteran – Homelessness to private renting
Following a marriage breakdown, Veteran Gina moved herself and her children home from Cyprus. While she received support from a variety of Veteran’s charities to get back, her resources in Britain were very limited. She accepted the kind offer of a place to stay from...
Graeme’s Story revisited: Open Market Shared Equity
Graeme explored his housing options with us 10 years ago. He moved into a shared equity home using the LIFT Open Market Shared Equity Scheme. We chatted to Christine, Graeme’s mum, to find out how things are going for Graeme now. 10 years on. Christine, we’d love...
Graeme’s Story: Open Market Shared Equity
For the past two years Graeme has been living in “The right House, in the Right Place” –a modern flat near to friends and family in East Dunbartonshire. Throughout his life Graeme has coped with a variety of psychological problems, which became particularly prominent...
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