Elder Street, Govan
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Elder Street, Govan
Elder Street is situated in the bustling and historic Govan, just a stone’s throw from Elder Park and off Govan Road.
Our Elder Street development offers Retirement Housing, providing our tenants the comfort and reassurance of staff on site for part of the day, while maintaining their desire for independent living.
There are 28 one-bedroom flats, 2 twobedroom flats and 10 studio flats, spread over four floors with a lift for accessibility. Each flat has fitted kitchen cabinets with space for white goods (tenant’s own) and a shower wet room.
The spacious and comfortable communal lounge is ideal for meeting with neighbours, welcoming visitors, and a place to gather together for social events. Elder Street has a laundry area,
with washing and drying facilities and a separate storage space for mobility scooters.
The development has a two bedroom guest flat, one twin and one single, with a kitchen and bathroom. The flat is available to visiting family members and friends at a rate of £20 per night.
The extensive gardens are well maintained and can be enjoyed by all the tenants.
Wi-Fi is available throughout the development for residents and visitors.
Community Living
Residents at the development use the community lounge to meet up for tea and toast mornings, to socialise and stay in touch.
There are frequent and seasonal activities, such as bingo afternoons with tea and biscuits, and an entertainer with music and singing. Residents are encouraged to come up with their own ideas for socialising and plans for a fish supper and quiz night are in the works.
The extensive gardens are well maintained and can be enjoyed by all the residents, who are welcome to do a little gardening of their own.
Security
Our staff are on site Monday-Friday 8.00am3.30pm. Staffing hours are clearly displayed in the development.
There is a secure entry system at the main door to the development. Each room in the flat is equipped with a pull-cord alarm linked to a call centre for emergency assistance. Every flat has a staff call system that connects directly to the development coordinator’s office.
Local Services & Amenities
The Elder Street development offers all the local amenities that can be expected from a city location. Govan Cross Shopping Centre is a few minutes’ walk, with pubs, cafes, independent shops, a choice of supermarkets and Braehead Shopping Centre, all located within easy reach.
Govan has a choice of GP and dental practices, opticians and pharmacies, with the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital located within 15 minutes from Elder Street.
Elder Park is located nearby, home to the Elder Park library. For those who are interested in keeping fit, Glasgow Club with a gym and swimming pool is situated in Bellahouston Park, just 10 minutes by car or 20 minutes by bus.
Govan has excellent transport links with the area being served by a number of Glasgow First bus routes and the Govan Subway & Bus Interchange.
For those who want to socialise in the community, the Govan Men’s Shed and Ladies’ Shed (separate days) is the place to go where you can do a bit of gardening, learn new skills, start a hobby, or just have a chat and a cuppa. There are free T’ai Chi classes on a Thursday.
The Preshal Trust offers lots of varied activities such as cookery, arts and crafts, sewing lessons, pool, darts and drum lessons, among many others.
The Govan-Partick footbridge, located close to the Riverside Museum, is scheduled to be opened in 2024, providing access to Partick’s shops, cafes and other amenities.
What Does it Cost?
1 Bedroom, 1 Person:
Rent = £750.90
Heating = £94.50
Landlord Service Charge = £81.00
Total = £839.74
1 Bedroom, 2 People:
Rent = £781.11
Heating = £94.50
Landlord Service Charge = £81.00
Total = £869.92
Studio Flat:
Rent = £711.82
Heating = £94.50
Landlord Service Charge = £81.00
Total = £800.63
Charges which are not covered:
8 Council Tax
8 Domestic electricity supply
The Housing Support Charge
We receive funding from the City of Glasgow Council to provide the housing support service at Elder Street. Depending on your financial circumstances, the Council may request that you pay a contribution towards this service.
What’s provided?
9 Responding to emergencies
9 Assisting you to contact other agencies to help you manage your money, so you have as much control as possible, your rent and bills are paid and your interests are safeguarded
9 Helping you keep your home safe and secure
9 Assisting you with reporting or arranging repairs
9 Arranging adaptations for your home
9 Helping you claim benefits (if applicable)
9 Supporting you with issues relating to your tenancy
9 Working with you to engage other people to support your well-being
9 Encouraging you to socialise (if you choose to take part in recreational activities) and arranging events
9 Encouraging and supporting you to make and keep friendships and other relationships
Landlord Service Charges Include:
9 Repairs service
9 Pull cord system linked to alarm centre
9 Maintained gardens
9 External window cleaning
9 Cleaning of shared spaces
9 Laundry facilities
9 Wi-Fi throughout for customers and guests
9 Providing general counselling and support so you get the most out of life
9 Checking regularly on your well-being
Other things do not fall under ‘Housing Support’, so cannot be undertaken by Trust staff. These include:
8 Personal care (such as bathing and dressing) or administering your medication
8 Accompanying you to appointments
8 Assisting with shopping and errands
8 Cleaning your flat
8 Managing your finances
3 Elder Street, Govan
Studio Example
One Bed Example
How To Apply
To apply for a property at Elder Street, please visit our website:
www.trustha.org.uk and search ‘Elder Street’.
If you need further assistance, or a paper copy sent to you, please call us on 0131 444 1200.
