We provide Housing Support services in Edinburgh, Fife and Lothians.

What is Housing Support?

Housing support services can help people to live as independently as possible in the community. These services can be provided in individuals' homes, or in temporary accommodation such as hostels for homeless people.

Registered housing support services are regulated by the Care Inspectorate using the 2009 National Care Standards for Housing Support services. At Eagles we aim to provide housing related support to people with disabilities, long term conditions and mental health illnesses to enable them to maintain their tenancies and to achieve their aspirations for independent living.

The largest group of people who receive housing support is older people living in sheltered housing, but a wide range of people with particular needs can receive housing support services:

people with a chronic illness
people with a physical impairment or learning disability
people with drug and alcohol-related problems
others who need support, like women escaping domestic violence, homeless people, refugees and ex-offenders

People who live in supported housing may require help with the following areas:

Domestic help

Shopping
Housework
Laundry
Finance management
Meal preparation
Social integration
Social visits
Outings
Day or night sitting services

Social care

Companionship, social skills and social interaction
Stimulation
Escorting to medical, social and educational appointments
Pet care
Participation in hobbies, activities, outings and holidays to support maintain tenancies
General supported living assistance