Housed at our new development on Raasay.
Margaret lived in her own privately-owned 2 bedroom house on Raasay since 1973, and worked as the Nurse on Raasay for over 35 years. More recently, after becoming a widow, Margaret lived alone in the family home. The property was in need of renovation, having a lack of insulation and no central heating, meaning it was expensive to heat.
Margaret was struggling to maintain the solid fuel fire, having to bring coal into the house. Some adaptations to Margaret’s home took place however Margaret still had to go upstairs to her bedroom and shower room.
Margaret’s health conditions, poor balance and mobility meant using the stairs was no longer possible without supervision and support. There was a stairlift in the property but that required focus and care to use safely so was risky when Margaret felt unwell. In recent years Margaret had frequent falls on the stairs and on the steps into the property, some of which required hospital treatment.
Margaret recognised that her home for 52 years was no longer suitable because of her deteriorating health, and she applied for rehousing.
Margaret has been housed in our new development on Raasay in an accessible bungalow meaning she has all living facilities on the ground floor, with an easily controlled heating system. Margaret now feels safe, warm and comfortable in her new home, and can continue to live independently with confidence.
Margaret says the minute she entered the house she knew at once it was for her, saying it was just what she needed, and to be lucky enough to be given a fabulous new property is amazing. She hopes she will be spared some years yet to enjoy it.