SERVICE DETAILS
Erskine has recently completed the build of 24 apartments on the Bishopton Estate. These apartments, which are known as David Boyle Court, are being prioritised for occupation by ex-service men and women of working age, and are single occupancy. The apartments are now available for tenancy.
This project is to support Service leavers and Veterans whose life or transition plans have been disrupted. The accommodation is offered with wraparound support so that Veterans have a mutual support base in which to reflect, re-orientate and retrain before relocating to the region and employment of their choice – giving back to their community in the way we know they can.
For transitioning Veterans living in the David Boyle Court, who need help to begin the next chapter of their lives, Erskine offers social, recreation and training facilities at the Erskine Reid Macewen Activity Centre (ERMAC). They will also be offered a bespoke personal support package tailored to suit their needs to help them move onto full-time employment and long-term suitable accommodation.
The Apartments
The fully furnished accommodation (52 metres squared) includes a living, dining, kitchen area, bedroom and en-suite wet room. There are also four apartments which are full accessible (65 metres squared).
There are two communal spaces – both will be used for training, other group activities and one to one counselling. One space will be kitted out as a Cinema Room with a large screen TV. Each of these rooms will have wi-fi.
The accommodation offers a maximum two year tenancy.
Eligibility
This supported accommodation aims to provide a transition into long term housing and employment for:
- Service-leavers transferring from the military to civvy street
- Veterans who have encountered difficulties after leaving the military
- Veterans who may be going through another transitional period of their post service life.
- Serving or served as a member of one of HM Armed Forces as a Regular or Reservist
- Proof of eligibility will be required on application.
Register your Interest in an Apartment
Please contact Tracy Higgins on 0141 814 4578 or accommodation@erskine.org.uk
Fill in the form at https://www.erskine.org.uk/get-support/transitional-supported-accommodation.
