Housing for older people are small, easy-to-manage properties grouped together in a community.
They help older people with care needs to remain living within their community for as long as possible in a safe environment.
Who can apply
Housing for older people is usually available for people over the age of 60.
However, applicants aged 55–60 and thereafter aged 50–55 may be considered if there are no other suitable candidates in the 60 plus category.
All applicants will be subject to the same assessment process.
What will happen during the assessment
A Housing Occupational Therapist will contact you or your representative to learn more about your circumstances and complete the assessment.
The assessment may be carried out by:
- telephone
- a home visit, or
- an office appointment
When the assessment is completed the Housing Occupational Therapist will make recommendations in relation to your house type requirements, as well as awarding a priority level.
Housing for older people is not allocated on a points system so no points will be awarded to your application.
We will write to you advising of the outcome of your application.
How to apply
To apply for housing for older people please complete the relevant section within your online housing application. This will allow us to assess your housing circumstances and needs.
Applying with registered social landlords
The housing application form is also applicable if you are interested in applying for housing for older people owned by one of the following Registered Social Landlords:
- Bield
- Hanover Housing Trust, or
- West of Scotland
These organisations request nominations from East Ayrshire Council, however we recommend you register an application form with them directly.
Types of accommodation
All the properties across East Ayrshire are:
- designed to be easily accessible
- bedsits, flats or bungalows
- self-contained providing tenants with their own private living space and front door
Services available within the accommodation
Each property is installed with a community alarm and linked in smoke detector providing a 24-hour response service.
A few communities also have communal areas with the opportunity for social interaction with other tenants and people living in the local community. The social activities are organised by wellbeing development officers who support all of our housing for older people communities.
Wellbeing and development officers are available Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm. Please be aware that wellbeing development officers do not provide a warden service.