Bield Housing Association

private retirement

Bield manages over 400 properties on behalf of the owner-occupiers. The majority of these properties are within sheltered housing developments designed specifically for older people who wish to have a higher level of security with the reassurance of staff nearby.

Accommodation in private retirement schemes may be a cottage or flat and will normally include the following features:

  • living room, bedroom, kitchen and bathroom or shower-room
  • barrier-free access and grab rails in the bathroom
  • full central heating and good insulation
  • security and safety features such as good locks and protective design, including smoke alarms
  • emergency call system that gives 24-hour access to help through Bield Response 24.

Additional communal facilities may include a communal lounge, a laundry and a guest suite for use by friends and relatives.

(Some sheltered housing developments may not have the full range of communal facilities)

Although personal care is not provided by Bield services may include:

  • a Scheme Manager to provide support and assistance as well as managing the development
  • cleaning of common areas
  • full central heating and good insulation
  • maintenance of all shared areas, including the garden and grounds

Owner-occupiers pay a small monthly charge to cover the cost of the services provided by Bield.

If you would like further information about private retirement housing please contact info@bield.co.uk or contact our Glasgow Office at:

12 Somerset Place
Glasgow
G3 7JT
Tel: 0141 270 7200

 
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