Housing Options Scotland

21/08/2026

In our latest blog, our Senior Housing Options Broker Karen Campbell reflects on the impact of Scotland's housing emergency, specifically on young disabled adults looking to live independently, and the support that we provide through our Making Moves service.

Working with organisations across Scotland to build hope and create opportunity for all young people to live in safe and secure homes that suit their needs, we look forward to joining colleagues next week at the 'Building Hope: A Home for Every Child' rally organised in Edinburgh (Wednesday 26 August) by Shelter Scotlandand Fife Gingerbread.

To read Karen's blog, visit https://housingoptionsscotland.org.uk/what-a-housing-emergency-means-when-youre-a-young-disabled-person-looking-for-a-home/

11/08/2026

Housing Options Scotland provides person-centred support to members of the Armed Forces Community in need of housing advice.

Our Military Matters Housing Options Broker Sally Stimson is ex-Royal Navy and has over 10 years' experience supporting veterans with their housing issues.

You can read her blog about how we tailor our support to each individual's circumstances here ➡️ https://housingoptionsscotland.org.uk/adapting-our-advice-to-fit-the-person-in-front-of-us/

And you can contact us to get help if you are a Scottish veteran or serving in the Armed Forces in Scotland and looking for free advice about housing ➡️https://housingoptionsscotland.org.uk/

Sight Scotland Veterans Accessible Housing Scotland Scottish Veterans Commissioner Veterans Scotland Scottish Veterans Residences (SVR)

07/08/2026

Housing Options Scotland is going out on tour!

Wednesday 30 September - Wednesday 28 October 2026

Dundee. Aberdeen. Ayr. Glasgow. Edinburgh.

Come and talk to us about how we can help you with your housing needs and questions.

We can answer your questions on selling and buying, private or social renting, sheltered housing, housing for older adults, adapting your home, veterans housing and homelessness. In the session, you will meet the team and find out how we can help. If you want, you can also register to get further 1-to-1 support – remember, our service is free and independent.

We will have staff team members, volunteers and board members present for all sessions, including some former clients who we have helped to find a home. Light refreshments will be provided.

Find out more and book your place ➡️ https://housingoptionsscotland.org.uk/ontour/

06/08/2026

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06/08/2026

Introducing the new look for Housing Options Scotland.

We hope you like it.

It's new, but what we do is very much still the same.

We help disabled people, older adults and veterans to make informed decisions about their housing.

We work across the whole of Scotland to provide free advice and information about what your housing options are, and how you can find a home to suit your needs.

We can help with questions on selling and buying, private or social renting, sheltered housing, housing for older adults, adapting your home, veterans housing and homelessness.

You can contact us on 0131 510 1567; on email at [email protected] or via our website (which will be launching with the new brand soon) www.housingoptionsscotland.org.uk

29/07/2026

When Emma was served an eviction notice, she never thought it would be possible for her to buy the adapted home she had rented and loved for over ten years.

Working with our team, including our mortgage consultant, Emma was supported at every step to buy her flat and secure her forever home.

To find out more about Emma's story and to read about in success in 2025/26, have a read of our Annual Report.

Available on our website here ➡️https://housingoptionsscotland.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Annual-Report-2025-2026.pdf

23/07/2026

We are delighted to share our Annual Report for 2025-26.

The report highlights our success in the last year, and shares insight into our services making a vital difference to help disabled people, older adults and veterans to find a home.

Our client numbers continue to increase, with a 10.4% rise from the previous year and we are currently working in 31 of 32 local authorities across Scotland.

The report includes updates from our services, client stories and thanks to all the funders who make it possible for us to help so many people.

You can read the report on our website ⬇️

https://housingoptionsscotland.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Annual-Report-2025-2026.pdf

15/07/2026

We have signed up to the Pride in Veterans Standard (PiVS).

This is a programme run by Fighting with Pride, a military charity that supports LGBT+ Veterans, serving personnel and their families, particularly those who were affected by the ‘gay ban’, which was lifted on 12 January 2000.

As a veterans-focused organisation, we want to ensure we are proactive in making the whole veteran community feel confident in accessing our services and support, knowing that when they do, they can be assured they will be treated with dignity, respect and understanding.

As such, we are delighted to join this standard, having demonstrated that we are committed to promoting and practicing inclusion and respect for all LGBT+ people in the delivery of our services, specifically our Military Matters service, which helps veterans make informed decisions about their housing.

Read more about our pledge on our website: https://housingoptionsscotland.org.uk/joining-the-pride-in-veterans-standard/

20/02/2025

Our ScotGEM Interns, Shula and Racheal, met with some families who were seeking help in future planning for housing for their younger disabled children. The families have been receiving advice on their housing options by Housing Options Scotland’s Making Moves service.

“We had the privilege of sitting down (online) with some families receiving support from Housing Options Scotland. Their courage, resilience, and determination to create a better future for their children were nothing short of inspiring. These stories remind us that independence isn’t just about where you live—it’s about finding a place and community that can help you thrive. 💙🌟 ”

Full report linked here: https://ow.ly/X2nk50V3p6o

Making Moves: Research by ScotGEM Students Feb 20, 2025 | Blog   Housing Options Scotland had the pleasure of hosting 2 ScotGEM students, Racheal and Shula, from St Andrews University. During their placement, they researched the importance of our Making Moves service, which provides housing options...

14/02/2025

Our Quarter 3 Report (2024-25) is out now! ✨ Highlights ✨ include casework and demographics statistics, stories from our clients and updates from our team.

Grab a cuppa, head to our website to read all about the work our team did at the end of last year ➡️ https://ow.ly/mZbE50V0e7o