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About Links Sheltered Housing Complexes
As they grow older, many people wish to continue living independently but with a bit of extra support.
We are commited to helping older people lead independent lives and operate 12 sheltered housing complexes across Scotland's central belt.
Each is staffed by a sheltered housing officer from 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, whose presence provides tenants with peace of mind that they have someone to call on in an emergency. Each home is fitted with an alarm system so tenants in case of emergency outside daytime hours.
All of our sheltered housing is close to shops, GP surgeries and other local amenities and, for those who wish to take part, each complex has a buzzing social calendar!
Click on the links on this page to find out more about each complex.
Who can apply for Link sheltered housing?
The only qualifying condition that generally applies is that residents must be 60 years old or above. In the case of a couple, one partner must be over 60. There is no upper age limit.
An exception to this rule may be made when someone under 60 would benefit significantly from sheltered support - for example, if they have a physical or mental disability.
Where is Link's sheltered housing?
We provide sheltered housing services in the following regions:
- South Lanarkshire
- Renfrewshire
- City of Glasgow
- East Dunbartonshire
- North Lanarkshire
- Falkirk Council area
What does it offer?
- Tenants have a Scottish Secure Tenancy
- Each flat is self-contained with its own bathroom and a fitted kitchen
- A sheltered housing officer offers on-site support for part of the day
- A 24-hour alarm call system is provided
- Complexes have common areas and offer a variety of social activities
Sheltered housing officers
Each complex has its own sheltered housing officer, who generally works Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm and can provide tenants with the following support:
- Helping new tenants settle in and explain how everything works
- Making regular contact with residents
- Dealing with emergencies or contacting family members, friends, a GP or the emergency service
- Encouraging social activities at the complex
- Reporting and monitoring repairs and maintenance
- Assessing tenants' needs and liaising with families and statutory, voluntary and private agencies to ensure these needs are met
- Referring tenants to a Linkwide advice officer who can offer help with welfare rights and benefits queries.
Link's sheltered housing does not replace any current or future need a tenant may have for 'care' services such as home-help, meals on wheels, bathing assistance or help given by a district nurse or other medical practitioners. We are unable to administer medication to tenants.
Queries or concerns?
If you have any concerns or queries about the sheltered housing services that Link offers, please contact our Customer Service Centre in the first instance on 08451 400 100.
We will be happy to help you or, if necessary, direct you to your local authority or the Care Commission who can deal with concerns or complaints relating to our sheltered housing.
Please note
As well as being a landlord, Link Housing Association is registered with the Care Commission to provide Housing Support. This support is part-funded by the local authority and, depending on an individual's level of income, a charge may be levied by them.
Browse our sheltered housing complexes
- Airdrie - St Andrews Gardens
- Cambuslang - Glen Park Gardens
- Cambuslang - Peel Court
- Cumbernauld - Ben Lui Place
- Cumbernauld - Glen Lyon Court
- Denny - Albany Court
- Falkirk - Castings House
- Glasgow - Claddens Place
- Glasgow - Kenmuir Court
- Glasgow - Kilsyth Road
- Grangemouth - Morar Court
- Lochwinnoch - Glen Park Road
