St Andrew s Court, East Kilbride

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1 St Andrew s Court, East Kilbride Independent Living Purpose-built development of modern apartments and cottages

2 St Andrew s Court We understand that moving home is an important decision, and at MHA we care about your new home as much as you do. Working with older people for over 65 years, we have used our experience to develop a special service at St Andrew s Court offering: the privacy and pleasure of your own home within a friendly community, 24-hour support, the latest safety and security. Enjoying later life to the full is all about having comfort, security and independence the freedom to live your life, free from hassle and worry, with support available when you need it - and that s exactly what St Andrew s Court offers. About St Andrew s Court Opened in 1981, a year designated International Year of the Disabled, St Andrew s Court on Sycamore Crescent in East Kilbride was able to announce that two flats were specially designed for, and occupied by, residents with physical disabilities. Designed to make life comfortable for older people, accommodation is arranged within a complex of apartments and purpose-built cottages. All areas of the scheme are wheelchair accessible and a lift allows easy access to the first floor accommodation. The complex comprises 27 apartments and six cottages. There are eleven twoperson apartments and six cottages suitable for couples, and ten onebedroom apartments and six bed-sitter flats for single occupation. The Location St Andrew s Court is situated on Sycamore Crescent in East Kilbride, the location is a leafy suburban setting, which provides a quiet and relaxed pace of life. Local attractions include Calderglen Country Park, the Hunter House Museum and the David Livingstone Memorial. The town also boasts the Village Theatre, an Arts Centre and the East Kilbride and Hairmyres Curling Club.

3 Apartments The light and spacious accommodation comprises: One or two bedrooms, Lounge, Fully fitted kitchen with space for a fridge and an electric oven, Bathroom with a specialist low-sided bath and shower unit, grab rails, toilet and shaver point, Additional built-in storage in the entrance hall and bedroom, Slip-resistant flooring in kitchen and bathroom. Communal Areas Shared facilities include: A communal lounge with kitchenette for social functions and activities, A communal laundry, An en suite guest room for visitors, An attractive and well-maintained courtyard garden providing plenty of outdoor space for your enjoyment, The convenience of enclosed private car parking. Flexible Support on Your Doorstep At St Andrew s Court a dedicated Scheme Manager is available to residents between the usual hours of 9am and 5pm (Monday to Friday), providing flexible support tailored to your individual needs. The Manager is responsible for organising all the cleaning and maintenance of the building so you don t have to worry. All residents receive a regular daily call to discuss possible issues or offer friendly advice and support. Social activities and events are also organised for your enjoyment. Our aim is to enable you to continue to live independently in your own home and maintain a good quality of life. Safety & Peace of Mind Entrance to the building is through a communal front door, which is kept locked. Each flat has its own door-entry system with an intercom and buzzer, which enables you to open the main door to your visitors remotely. In the case of an emergency each flat is fitted with a speech alarm system, with a pull-cord in every room to access an alarm control centre that responds immediately to calls for help, and co-ordinates emergency services as required.

Spiritual Well-Being At MHA, we support each older person to live life in the way that they wish, providing opportunities for fulfilment.

and friends, animals, nature, music, art or other creative activities.

Our Chaplain also organises worship services for those who wish to attend and can arrange for contact with other religious ministers if you prefer.

MHA has been awarded accreditation by the Centre for Sheltered Housing Studies, which means that we meet all their high-quality requirements.

4 Spiritual Well-Being At MHA, we support each older person to live life in the way that they wish, providing opportunities for fulfilment. We believe that spiritual well-being is achieved by nurturing the human spirit: through relationships and positive experiences be they with God, family and friends, animals, nature, music, art or other creative activities. In addition to our caring staff and many volunteers, we have our own Chaplain who is available for pastoral support. Our Chaplain also organises worship services for those who wish to attend and can arrange for contact with other religious ministers if you prefer. Quality Standards We offer a welcoming environment with caring support to all our residents. MHA has been awarded accreditation by the Centre for Sheltered Housing Studies, which means that we meet all their high-quality requirements. We are registered with the Tenant Services Authority and fully comply with their requirements and those of the Care Quality Commission. MHA Managers regularly monitor all our housing schemes to ensure service delivery is the very best. Staff are chosen carefully to meet the standards required, regularly updating skills and knowledge to meet residents needs.

5 St Andrew s Court Sycamore Crescent From Glasgow Quarry Rd A726 Queensway St Andrew s High School Whitemoss roundabout East Kilbride School Stroud Rd From M74 National Engineering Laboratory Kingsway Birniehill roundabout Strathaven Rd A726 Kelvin Industrial Estate A726 Map not to scale shown as a guide only Where Are We? From M74. Leave the M74 at Junction 5 and proceed along the A725 follow signs for East Kilbride. Upon reaching the large Whirlies roundabout on the outskirts of town, proceed left along Kingsway following signs for A726 Strathaven. At the Whitemoss roundabout go straight on past the school on your right and at the Birniehill roundabout with the National Engineering Laboratory ahead, turn left towards Strathaven. Take the next exit left and upon meeting the main road turn right under the bridge, continuing straight on at the next two roundabouts. Pass the Kelvin Industrial Estate on the left. Next pass the High School on the left, then turn left into Quarry Road. Take the first turn right into Sycamore Crescent and proceed to the end of the road to St Andrew s Court. From Glasgow. Leave on the A77 south towards Kilmarnock. At the roundabout with the A726 turn left towards East Kilbride. Proceed on this road and continue through the town towards Strathaven. Go straight on at the Birniehill roundabout and then follow the directions in italics above.

Glasgow G75 9LN Phone & Fax: 01355 231248 Email: scheme.

uk Head Office Epworth House Stuart Street Derby DE1 2EQ Phone:

6 Interested in finding out more? Please give us a call on: We will be delighted to talk to you. St Andrew s Court Sycamore Crescent Greenhills East Kilbride Glasgow G75 9LN Phone & Fax: scheme.eastkilbride@mha.org.uk Head Office Epworth House Stuart Street Derby DE1 2EQ Phone: Fax: enquiries@mha.org.uk Website: Registered as a Charity - No Company Limited by Guarantee - No Registered Social Landlord with the Housing Corporation No. LH4300

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