Stories

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...

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...

Katie Cunningham recently interviewed the mother of one Housing Options Scotland latest “success stories” Francine from East Ayrshire. Francine’s 24 year old son Cameron has recently moved to “The Right House, in the Right Place” with help from Housing Options...

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...

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...

When a work related accident left demolition constructor Joseph without the use of his legs, he had to make massive lifestyle changes. A first priority was to sort out his housing. With three children, Joseph’s second floor flat in Glasgow was already bursting at the...

A graduate from art school, James Smith had been living in a private rented flat in Dundee for over 3 years.  To an outsider, the flat might appear to be perfectly suitable for anyone.  However, James suffers from anxiety and the flat was situated on a very busy road...