Coronavirus in Scotland: 28 staff and residents test positive for coronavirus at extra care housing development in Peebles
Scottish Borders Council, SB Cares, a social services organisation, and Eildon Housing are working closely with NHS Borders to support the tenants of Dovecot Court, their
families and staff at this time.
This includes the ongoing provision of care services and additional support such as meal provision, grocery shopping, cleaning and laundry services.
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Jen Holland, Chief Operating Officer of SB Cares, said: “We have robust contingency plans in place to ensure that our ongoing service provision to clients in Dovecot Court is
maintained throughout this ongoing incident and that we can continue to safely support all tenants.
“We continue to communicate regularly with tenants and families and would like to thank them for their ongoing support and co-operation.
“There is no impact on any other SB Cares services in the Tweeddale area.”
Chief Executive of Eildon Housing, Nile Istephan, added: “Eildon Housing continues to work extremely closely with the various partners to respond to this ongoing incident and
ensure that all our tenants at Dovecot Court are provided with any support that is required at this challenging time.”
Tim Patterson, Director of Public Health, said: “Whilst the level of COVID-19 infections in the Borders remains low compared to other areas, it is still essential that everyone
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