If you are having problems with housing, we can help. The Prevention Team offers advice, support and practical help to keep you safe and find the right housing option.

We can support you to stay in your current home wherever possible.

This may include help with:

• Help to allow you to stay in your own home, such as support services
• Relationship breakdowns or arguments at home
• Difficulties with your neighbours
• You may be entitled to benefits to help pay your rent
• Rent arrears or other debt concerns
• Issues with repairs and maintenance
• Home adaptations or equipment
• Care and repair service for home owners and tenants of private landlords
• Garden aid service
• Home Owners' Support Fund - mygov.scot

• Mutual exchange with another Council tenant/Housing Association tenant
• Private rented sector
• Mid-market rent
• Council housing
• Housing associations
• Sheltered Housing (Housing with Care)
• Buying a House:
  • Shared Ownership
  • Open Market Shared Equity Scheme
• Homelessness
• Affected by domestic abuse

We know many people are struggling with the cost of living. Free, confidential help is available.

Debt Advice including:

• rent or mortgage arrears
• council tax
• loans, credit cards and catalogues
• fuel and energy bills

• Welfare Benefits
  Find out which benefits you may be entitled to and how to apply.

• Energy Advice
  Get practical tips to reduce energy use and bills. You can also visit Home Energy Scotland website for more information.

Information about what support is available if you are struggling financially or emotionally due to rising living costs is available on our Cost of Living Support webpages or you can visit the Citizens Advice Bureau for independent advice on:

• benefits and money
• housing and debt
• work, consumer issues and legal matters