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Sheltered Housing is designed for older people who wish to retain the independence of living in their own home but seek the reassurance offered by an on-site Sheltered Scheme Manager and a direct link to an alarm call system for use in emergencies 24 hour per day.

The main duties carried out by the Sheltered Scheme Manager include:

• General support and emergency assistance for residents
• Assessment, planning and preparation of support packages
• Liaison with appropriate external services such as GP’s and Homecare
• Promote communal facilities, social activities and group outings

Linstone currently has 3 sheltered developments.

• Farrier Court is a modern purpose built complex
• 31 flats for single people or couples
• The complex is in Johnstone, located of the main street and is well served by good bus routes and train service
• There is a great selection of local shops and amenities nearby
• Facilities include a laundry, communal lounge and kitchen
• There is a very active Tenants and Residents Association
• Enhanced security and safety

Newton Street, Paisley    
           

• Newton Street is a purpose built modern complex
• 17 self contained flats for single people or couples
• The complex is well served by good bus routes
• There is a good selection of local shops and amenities nearby
• Facilities include laundry, communal lounge and kitchen
• There is a very active Tenants and Residents Association
• Enhanced security and safety

Glen Street, Paisley

• Glen Street is a project that was adapted from existing housing
• 28 flats for single people or couples in a housing development of 120 properties
• The complex is in the centre of Paisley and is well served by good bus routes and  train service
• There is a great selection of local shops and amenities nearby
• Facilities include a laundry, communal lounge and kitchen
• Enhanced security and safety

There are 3 staff employed with our sheltered service:-

Margaret Baillie (full time)

Lee McIntosh (Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri)

Anne McAlinden (Wed). Anne also provides a domestic service to all sites. In this role she works every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

We have 2 Scheme Managers on duty across 3 the developments from 8.30am – 4.30pm 5 days per week. Outwith these hours the service is provided through the use of Hanover Telecare Alarm Centre and Renfrewshire Council’s Responders Team who will call out to deal with any emergency.

Sheltered housing may appeal to you if you want to live independently but like the idea of having someone to call on if there is an emergency.

Sheltered Housing is known as a:

• This service does not replace any current or future need for “care” services such as home help, meals on wheels, bathing assistance, or help given by the district nurse, etc.
• There is a cost for sheltered housing which is in addition to the monthly rent charge
• Anyone 60 years or over can apply, in the case of a couple, one partner must be aged over 60. (exceptions to this rule may apply).

As Sheltered Housing is now classed as “a housing support service”, we are required by law to register with the Care Commission. They have the responsibility to inspect our service, which is currently on an annual basis, to ensure we are complying with the law and the core National Care Standards for housing support.

You can download copies of our Care Commission reports by clicking the links below.

Inspection Report 06 August 2007 (214KB PDF)
Inspection Report 23 August 2006 (215KB PDF)
Inspection Report 07 July 2005 (217KB PDF)

If you are interested in Sheltered Housing and want to know more, you can download an information pack by clicking the link below.