Aims of the service
Eildon Housing Association provides housing and services to assist older people to live independently and with dignity in their own homes as part of their local communities.

Current tenants of the Association may benefit from adaptations to avoid the need to move home, and the Tenancy Support service may also be of assistance. Where present housing is unsuitable the Association aims to offer re-housing options that meet people's needs.

Provision for older people includes high quality amenity housing in towns and villages throughout the Borders, through sheltered and very sheltered housing and residential care for people with severe dementia.

Who can apply?
Applications are welcome from anyone who wants to live in the Scottish Borders. Eligibility will be judged initially on the individual's need for the particular provision e.g. someone who uses a wheelchair will be given priority for a flat that has been designed for a wheelchair user. A needs based system of allocation is used and for most properties applications should be made using the Association's standard housing application form.

For our care home for people with dementia a Community Care Assessment will be required so all applications go through Scottish Borders Council - Social Work.

What services are being offered?
Eildon has a large stock of properties for rent in communities throughout the region specifically designated for older people. These are self-contained, fully independent properties with easy access where full tenancy rights can be enjoyed. Some properties have been designed for wheelchair users. Many tenants live fully independently, but the Association may be able to provide Housing Support if required. Some tenants receive care and support packages through Scottish Borders Council - Social Work or the Health Service.

Eildon offers sheltered housing for older people in Hawick and Peebles. Here tenants have the independence of their own self-contained accommodation with support from staff when on duty and through the Bordercare community alarm system at all other times.

Very sheltered housing is like sheltered housing but on a smaller scale and with a higher level of support and additional facilities. Eildon has developments in Galashiels, Melrose and Hawick.

Our residential care home in Tweedbank provides 24-hour care for older people with dementia.

How much will it cost?
Costs vary depending on the particular provision. In ordinary properties, sheltered and very sheltered housing there will be rent and associated service charges payable to Eildon, plus a charge levied by Scottish Borders Council for support services where they are provided. In our care home the charge covers accommodation and all services including meals, care and support.

For many people the housing costs can be met from benefits and, depending on assessed needs and financial circumstances, Scottish Borders Council may pay support or care costs in part or in full.

How to obtain more information
For more information contact the Community Care Manager on 01896 755700 or email careandsupport@eildon.org.uk