Stories

“Up until I spoke to Ryan at the end of November, my life was falling apart”    Kevin was in a difficult situation when he first reached out to HOS.  He had had a long period of his life in unstable housing since leaving the Armed Forces.  Kevin joined the Territorial...

Susie told us her story about getting help from HOS' Making Moves service for her son, Sean.   My son, Sean, is in his mid-20s.  When we contacted Housing Options Scotland, we were looking for a way for him to live independently.  Sean has learning difficulties...

The client's name has been changed to protect their privacy.   Peter served in the Army with 1st Battalion Scots Guards from 1970 -1978, completing tours of Northern Ireland and Cyprus. He left the Army in order to spend more time with his family.  After living...

The client’s name has been changed to protect their privacy   Before contacting Housing Options Scotland, Alice had been living with her husband and two children in an area for several years.  However, following the breakdown in her relationship, she found...

Our Homeless Housing Options Scotland project helped Dylan when he needed to leave his student accommodation.  He didn't think he would have anywhere to go once he'd finished studying. Our service helped him to explore his options and find something that suited his...

The client’s name has been changed to protect their privacy An owner-occupier, Callum, had lived in his first-floor flat in an Edinburgh tenement for several years. It had suited his needs when he was younger but his health was deteriorating.  He had mobility problems...

“You made a difference by being there at the right time” As we celebrate our 25th anniversary year, we have been back to speak to the Turley family to find out how life has moved on since they came to us for help 10 years ago. In 2012, Kerr, Alison and their children...

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,...