Older people
Social Work provide a number of services for older people, including support for people who need help to remain in their own home. Following the links below will provide you with more information about these services. You can also contact your local Social Work office if you would like to speak to someone about our services.
- Borders Ability Equipment Service
- Bordercare - a Community Alarm System
- Borders Care and Repair Service
- Care at Home
- Day Support Services
- Dementia Services
- Home Shopping Service
- Housing Support Services
- Laundry Service
- Lunch Clubs
- Meals at Home
- Night Support Service
- Residential Care Homes
- Rapid Response Service
- Sensory Impairment Services
- Short Breaks and Respite Care
How do I get a service?
More information about how to get a Community Care service is available by:
- contacting your local Social Work office
- reading our additional information pages on how to get a service. These pages also provide a summary of our assessment process and the charges which may be applied.
A review of day services and day hospitals
Scottish Borders Council, NHS Borders and the voluntary sector have been working with user and carer representatives on a review of day services and day hospitals provided for older people in the Borders. They have produced a discussion paper which is out for consultation from Monday 25 February to Monday 19 May 2008 and would like to hear the views of everyone involved with these services about the proposals. To find out more, you can download a copy (pdf 296kb) or contact:
- Project Manager
Day Services Review
Social Work Services, Council Headquarters, Newtown St Boswells TD6 0SA
Tel: 01835 825080 Ext. 5645
More information
Information about other services for older people is also available. These include the Travel Concession Card, Scottish Borders Elder Voice, Winter Fuel Payments and assistance with heating.
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