Sheltered Housing

Port of Leith Housing Association owns three sheltered housing schemes in Edinburgh - Hermitage Court (3 Academy Park), St Nicholas Court (74 Ferry Road), and 23 Jameson Place.

These developments are specifically designed for people over 60, although applications from younger people may be considered where their health or other circumstances would be improved by living in sheltered housing.

Each of the developments is staffed by a scheme co-ordinator between 9am and 5pm Monday to Friday. The scheme co-ordinator's role is to offer support to residents, and help them to access whatever level or type of support they require. The scheme co-ordinator also plays a crucial role in helping the residents organise social activities such as bingo and domino evenings, keep fit and coffee mornings. When the scheme co-ordinator is not on duty, residents have access to emergency help through the community alarm system. The community alarm service provides emergency support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. It's an invaluable, additional service to bring help when required. The two-way speech contact will provide re-assurance until help arrives.

In all the developments, accommodation is self-contained with all facilities allowing residents to maintain their independence, privacy, dignity and personal choice. The properties are equipped with emergency pull-cords in every room, which can be used to alert the scheme co-ordinator or community alarm system, should the tenant require assistance.

There are also communal facilities, including a lounge where a range of social activities take place.

Property Information:
- 1 and 2 bedroomed unfurnished, self-contained flats with bathroom and fitted kitchen
- A warm comfortable home that is well maintained
- CCTV
- Secure environment

Facilities:
- Lift to all floors
- Communal lounge and kitchen
- Guest bedroom for visitors
- Laundry facilities

Amenity Housing

Port of Leith Housing Association owns 4 amenity housing developments in Edinburgh - Buchanan Street, Constitution Street, Couperfield and Elgin Street. Buchanan Street has a pull cord community alarm which enables tenants to summon help from the City of Edinburgh's alarm centre in an emergency.

These developments are for people over the age of 50. In general amenity housing provides accommodation for independent people who do not require warden support, although support may be provided by other agencies e.g. homecare. The accommodation has design features such as a lower bath with handles and poles for easy access, and more accessible electric sockets that make them particularly suitable for older people.

Facilities:
- Lift to all floors
- 1 and 2 bedroomed unfurnished, self-contained flatted accommodation with bathroom and fitted kitchen
- A warm comfortable home that is well maintained
- Controlled door entry system