Care village programme
Plans to develop two new care facilities for the Borders were agreed as part of our budget approved on 19 March 2022. One will be located in Tweedbank, covering the central Borders, and the other in Hawick.
Supporting the changing needs of older people
The intention is to provide an innovative new model of residential care, designed specifically to better support the changing needs of older people alongside providing high-quality care and support through proactive early intervention and preventative action aimed at those with complex needs, frailty and dementia.
The concept of a care village model was considered for the way in which it supports unique needs, lifestyles and personal preferences for living, care and well-being for people living mainly with dementia and frailty. The focus is on possibility rather than disability, supported by 24-hour care, delivered by trained professionals.
Project milestones
Following our recent public open call, we're delighted to confirm that the new Tweedbank development will be known as Three Hills Care Village. The buildings that make up the setting will be named Willow House, Oak House and Sycamore House respectively. Many thanks to everyone who took the time to send us their submissions, and to the panel of residents, families and staff at Garden View and Waverley care homes who made the final selection. You can find out more in our news story.
The last formal report providing an update on the two developments was presented to Council on 29 January.
- More information is available in our news story issued on 23 January
- The report can be downloaded from the agenda for the Council meeting (Item 7)
Details of progress being made can also be downloaded from our stakeholder updates.
More information
Further information will be provided as this becomes available. If you have any queries, please email: ResidentialCareProgramme@scotborders.gov.uk