Aims of the service
Frank Scott Court provides housing with additional features and support to help older people to retain their independence and enjoy a good quality of life in the community. It offers a warm, friendly atmosphere and a safe, secure setting that is suitable for people with restricted mobility. Staff provide general support, help with housing issues and assistance in an emergency.

What facilities and services are available?
There are 19 self-contained flats:

•	15 one bedroom, two person flats
•	2 one bedroom, two person flats designed for wheelchair users
•	2 two bedroom, two person flats.

Each has its own kitchen, lounge, bath or shower room and electric central heating system.

The following are provided:

•	The Co-ordinator leads a small staff team providing support during the day. Staff are non-resident and are not on duty overnight
•	BorderCare 24-hour community alarm
•	Door entry-phone system
•	Communal lounge/dining room
•	Communal laundry
•	Bathroom with bathing aids
•	The development is on three floors and has a lift
•	Maintenance and cleaning of communal areas
•	External window cleaning
•	Grounds maintenance
•	An overnight guestroom is available and may be used for a small charge
•	Tenants have the option, for an additional charge, to take a mid-day meal in the communal dining room if they wish. Special diets can be catered for.

Eildon Care and Support does not offer nursing or personal care to tenants at Frank Scott Court. If such care is needed, staff will help tenants to access this through the Health Service or Social Work.

Who can apply?
The service is for older people who wish to live in Hawick and would benefit from the support provided.

What is it likely to cost?
Tenants pay rent and service charges to Eildon Housing for their
accommodation and related property services. Eildon Housing’s rental policy aims to keep the rent and service charges affordable.

Approximate inclusive charges for rent and services from April 2008

Two person, one bedroom flat	£71 per week
Two person, one bedroom wheelchair flat	£72 per week
Two person two bedroom flat	£73 per week

The housing support service provided by staff at the development and the Bordercare alarm service are funded by Scottish Borders Council. Tenants may have to pay a Supporting People charge (up to £44.07 per week from April 2008), depending on financial circumstances.

Tenants are responsible for their own electricity and Council Tax Charges. Individuals may be entitled to Housing Benefit, Income Support and other benefits. Our Welfare Benefits Officer will be happy to help if you are concerned about being able to afford the charges.

How to obtain more information
For further information please contact the Co-ordinator at Frank Scott Court on 01450 379218, or our Community Care Manager at our Galashiels office.

We welcome and encourage prospective tenants to visit the property and meet with the staff and other tenants.

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