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ERSKINE EDINBURGH HOME

468 Gilmerton Road, Gilmerton, EDINBURGH, EH17 7SA
0141 814 4538.
SERVICE LOCALITY
North East, North West, South East, South West
LAST UPDATED
17 Jul 2023

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INFORMATION

Who is the service for?
Older People
What age range is it suitable for?
60 - 64, 65+

ORGANISATION
CONTACT DETAILS

468 Gilmerton Road, Gilmerton, EDINBURGH, EH17 7SA
0131 672 2558

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information SERVICE DETAILS

The purpose built home provides 24 hour care for 72 residents with nursing needs and for people living with dementia.

A wide range of services and activities are available to all residents. Residents are free to participate in all activities that interest them and support their physical, mental and social wellbeing.

Care

- 24 hour nursing care
- Care for people living with dementia
- Daily social activities
- Social events and outings
- Physiotherapy
- Speech & language therapy
- Dental care
- Podiatry

Facilities and Activities

- Wi-Fi available in bedrooms
- Relaxing landscaped gardens, with all weather activities area. Close proximity to public transport and local shops
- Large communal activity area for concerts etc (The Robertson Trust Room)
- Daily social activities programme with Activity Co-ordinators

Other Services

- Hairdresser
- Banking Facilities
- Library
- Chaplaincy

Eligibility

The following people are eligible to apply for care in an Erskine home if they have been assessed by a Social Worker as being in need of nursing care

- Personnel who have served either as a Regular or on National Service in the Royal Navy, Royal Marines, Army or Royal Air Force, and therefore eligible to apply for an Armed Forces Veterans badge. This includes volunteers and regular reserves
- Ex members of the Merchant Marine who were deployed on active service
- Members of the Royal Fleet Auxiliary
- Members of the Home Guard
- The current spouse of those listed above
- The widow/widower of any of the above, unless the spouse has remarried

Unfortunately, there can be no exceptions to our eligibility requirements.

Anyone applying for admission to an Erskine home should first contact the Moving In Team, who will provide advice on the appropriate procedure.

The following people are eligible to apply for care in an Erskine home if they have been assessed by a Social Worker as being in need of nursing care

Personnel who have served either as a Regular or on National Service in the Royal Navy, Royal Marines, Army or Royal Air Force, and therefore eligible to apply for an Armed Forces Veterans badge. This includes volunteers and regular reserves
Ex members of the Merchant Marine who were deployed on active service
Members of the Royal Fleet Auxiliary
Members of the Home Guard
The current spouse of those listed above
The widow/widower of any of the above, unless the spouse has remarried
Unfortunately, there can be no exceptions to our eligibility requirements.

Anyone applying for admission to an Erskine home should first contact the Moving In Team, who will provide advice on the appropriate procedure.

The following people are eligible to apply for care in an Erskine home if they have been assessed by a Social Worker as being in need of nursing care

Personnel who have served either as a Regular or on National Service in the Royal Navy, Royal Marines, Army or Royal Air Force, and therefore eligible to apply for an Armed Forces Veterans badge. This includes volunteers and regular reserves
Ex members of the Merchant Marine who were deployed on active service
Members of the Royal Fleet Auxiliary
Members of the Home Guard
The current spouse of those listed above
The widow/widower of any of the above, unless the spouse has remarried
Unfortunately, there can be no exceptions to our eligibility requirements.

Anyone applying for admission to an Erskine home should first contact the Moving In Team, who will provide advice on the appropriate procedure.

The following people are eligible to apply for care in an Erskine home if they have been assessed by a Social Worker as being in need of nursing care

Personnel who have served either as a Regular or on National Service in the Royal Navy, Royal Marines, Army or Royal Air Force, and therefore eligible to apply for an Armed Forces Veterans badge. This includes volunteers and regular reserves
Ex members of the Merchant Marine who were deployed on active service
Members of the Royal Fleet Auxiliary
Members of the Home Guard
The current spouse of those listed above
The widow/widower of any of the above, unless the spouse has remarried
Unfortunately, there can be no exceptions to our eligibility requirements.

Anyone applying for admission to an Erskine home should first contact the Moving In Team, who will provide advice on the appropriate procedure.

Moving in Enquiry Form - please see https://www.erskine.org.uk/get-support/our-care-homes/moving-in.

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