Sheltered Housing

Sheltered Housing is intended primarily for people aged 60 or over who, while able to live independently in their home, would benefit from warden services. Younger people with a disability may sometimes be accommodated in sheltered housing if it is considered that they would benefit from the services because of a medical or physical disability.

The properties are self contained and will have a number of features to assist daily living, including:

Handrails
Lower level light switches
Raised sockets
Ground or first floor level, or in blocks over 2 storeys high served by at least one lift
A warden service (although not always a residential warden)
An emergency 24 hour call service connecting each house to a warden system

Most developments have communal facilities, such as laundry, lounge and guest accommodation.

General Needs | Main Help Page | Very Sheltered Housing

Scottish Borders Council now employ a Home Energy Advisor to provide advice, information and guidance to households on domestic heating systems, energy efficiency and debt associated fuel costs. For further information call Sandy Black on 01835 825169 or e-mail housingenquiries@scotborders.gov.uk

Housing Strategy Team

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