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15 September 2026Learning from the Housing Community SummitLast week, our Housing Options Broker Ryan Barclay attended the Housing Community Summit in Liverpool, organised by the Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) and the National…Staff blogs31 August 2026Homes to support us to live well for longerWe need homes to support us to live well, age well and keep us independent for as long as possible, says Housing Broker Susan Mendelovitch. So…Staff blogs19 August 2026What a housing emergency means when you’re a young disabled person looking for a homeSenior Housing Options Broker Karen Campbell reflects on the impact of our housing emergency on the plans of young disabled people in Scotland looking to live…Staff blogs24 June 2026Adapting our advice to fit the person in front of usEx-Royal Navy Sally Stimson has ten years’ experience of supporting fellow veterans with their housing needs. She joined Housing Options Scotland in May 2026 as our…Staff blogs1 June 2026When volunteering becomes a vocationThis Volunteers Week (1-7 June 2026), our Housing Broker Ryan Barclay shares his experience of volunteering and the valuable stepping stone it provided for him. “I…Staff blogs8 April 2026Moving on and reflecting on 10 years with Housing Options ScotlandAs our Depute CEO and Senior Housing Options Broker Olivia Lindsay steps down to take up an exciting new role, she reflects on ten years with…Staff blogs10 February 2023Top Tips for Later life livingWe asked Carolynn, our board member, if she has any top tips for anyone thinking about moving to sheltered housing, or any type of age-specific housing…Staff blogs7 February 2023Blog – Living with bad neighbours“There is another issue, it’s my neighbours”. “Ok, tell me about it.” I’m Karen, and I work as the Communications Manager at Housing Options Scotland.  Before…Staff blogs