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Aims of the service
Millar House 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?
The accommodation consists of six flatlets and a large communal lounge within a converted Victorian house and nine cottages in the grounds.
The flatlets
Within the original house there are two flatlets on the ground floor which are suitable for wheelchair users. The four flatlets on the upper floor are accessed by a staircase from the hall.
All flatlets have a door entry-phone system, en-suite bath or shower room, snack preparation facilities and carpets. Gas central heating, hot water, electricity and two meals per day, served in the communal dining room, are all included in the service charge.
The cottages
These self-contained properties are to the rear of the main
house arranged around a garden.
There are:
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5 single
person cottages
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2 one bedroom, two person
cottages, suitable for wheelchair users
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2 one bedroom, two person
cottages |
Each has its own kitchen, lounge, bath or shower
room and electric central heating system.
Cottage tenants are responsible for their own electricity charges.
Cottage tenants have the option, for an additional charge, to
take meals in the communal dining room in the main house if
they wish. Meals are cooked on the premises and special diets
can be catered for.
The following services are provided:
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The
Co-ordinator leads a small staff team providing support
during the day. Staff are non-resident and are not on duty
overnight.
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Bordercare
community alarm
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Communal lounge
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Communal laundry
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Bathroom with
bathing aids
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Maintenance
and cleaning of communal areas
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Window cleaning
- (external only for cottages)
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Grounds maintenance |
Eildon Care and Support does not offer nursing or personal
care to tenants at Millar House. If such care is needed, staff
will help tenants to access this through the Health Service or Social Work.
What is it likely to cost?
Tenants pay rent and service charges to Eildon Housing for their accommodation
and related 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
| Flatlets in
the house (includes meals and power) |
£127 per
week |
| One person,
one bedroom cottage |
£62 per
week |
| Two person,
one bedroom cottage |
£67 per
week |
| Two person,
one bedroom wheelchair cottage |
£68 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 £69.39 per week from April 2008), depending on financial circumstances.
All tenants are responsible for their own Council Tax Charges. Tenants in the cottages are responsible for their own electricity
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.
Who can apply?
The service is for older people who wish to live in Melrose and would benefit from the support provided. How to obtain more information
For further information please
contact staff at Millar House on 01896 823798, 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.
For more information on how to contact Eildon, please click here.
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