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28 September 2026Housing Options Scotland on tourHousing Options Scotland is delighted to be going out on tour this Autumn, with dates in Dundee, Aberdeen, Ayr, Glasgow and Edinburgh. The tour gives us…Announcements
15 September 2026Dedicated Housing Options Broker appointed to support Coming Home AgendaHousing Options Scotland is delighted to announce the appointment of Hannah Cridland to a new role dedicated to supporting the Coming Home agenda in Scotland, our…Announcements
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 blogs
31 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 blogs
28 August 2026I can’t believe how fortunate I am: Mac’s storyHow Military Matters helped Mac, an Army veteran, swap life in a van for a flat and a community in Edinburgh.
25 August 2026Such peace of mind: Steven’s storyHow we helped Steven’s mum secure a mortgage based on his benefits, so that Steven could live independently in an area he knows.
25 August 2026The chance to live my life the way I want to: Lucy’s storyHow we helped Lucy and her family buy an accessible flat close to her mum and dad, through the LIFT shared equity scheme.
19 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 blogs
15 July 2026Joining the Pride in Veterans StandardHousing Options Scotland has signed up to the Pride in Veterans Standard (PiVS). This is a programme run by Fighting with Pride, a military charity that…Announcements
26 June 2026Call for host of new project to strengthen links between housing and social careIn Control Scotland and Housing Options Scotland have announced a new collaboration with IMPACT to deliver a national Demonstrator project focused on improving how housing and…Housing Insight
24 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 blogs
1 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 blogs