Useful links
This content applies to Scotland only.
Housing laws vary between Scotland and England. This page applies to Scotland only. Get advice relating to England
This page contains links to organisations and websites offering more advice and information on getting support at home or moving into supported or sheltered accommodation.
Older people
Age Concern
Advice, information and services for older people.
www.ageconcernscotland.org.uk
Elderly Accommodation Counsel
If you need support or care at home, or are thinking of moving, this site aims to provide the information you need to weigh up all your options and arrive at your own decisions. If you would like help, it will guide you to the most appropriate advice service. You can also call the advice line on 0800 377 7070.
www.housingcare.org
Help the Aged
Advice and information for older people, including useful links to voluntary organisations who can offer further help and support. Help the Aged also runs Seniorline on 0808 800 6565, offering free and impartial advice on welfare rights and independent living.
www.helptheaged.org.uk
People with disabilities
Go to our page of useful links for disabled people for contact details of organisations offering advice, information and support.
People with drug or alcohol dependency issues
Alcohol Focus Scotland
Information and advice on alcohol and alcohol-related issues, as well as a comprehensive list of residential and community organisations that can help you.
www.alcohol-focus-scotland.org.uk
Drinkline
Confidential help and advice on all aspects of alcohol, including where to get help and support.
Tel: 0800 917 8282
Frank
The getting help section of this drug information website has a searchable database of services for people with drug dependency issues, including support services. You can also call Frank on the free 24-hour helpline 0800 77 66 00 or email via the website for confidential help and advice.
www.talktofrank.com
Scottish Drug Services
Online directory to help people find information on all drug treatment and rehabilitation and care services in Scotland.
www.scottishdrugservices.com
People with mental health issues
Alzheimer Scotland
Support and advice for people with dementia and their carers, including information on services and money and legal matters.
www.alzscot.org
Scottish Association for Mental Health (SAMH)
Find out more about the SAMH's services for people with mental health issues, which include housing support.
www.samh.org.uk
Single parents
One Parent Family Scotland
National voluntary organisation offering advice and support for lone parents and their families. The Helpdesk section includes information on housing options. You can also call the helpline on 0800 801 0323.
www.opfs.org.uk
Young people
The Foyer Federation
Information on foyer accommodation for young people across the UK.
www.foyer.net
Complaints about care services
Scottish Commission for the Regulation of Care (Care Commission)
Care services in Scotland are regulated by the Care Commission. Care services include care homes, housing support services, rehabilitation homes and respite care. The Care Commission website has more information about the Commission, including how to make a complaint about a care service.
www.carecommission.com
