Erskine Veterans Charity

Erskine Veterans Charity




Website: https://www.erskine.org.uk/ 
Registered office: The Erskine Home, Erskine Veterans Village, Bishopton, Renfrewshire, PA7 5PU, Scotland. 
Get Support: https://www.erskine.org.uk/get-support 
Contact page: Please access the website's contact routes via the main website navigation. Manual verification of the current contact telephone number and email address is recommended before publication. 

What this organisation does

Erskine Veterans Charity is Scotland's leading veterans' charity and has been supporting former servicemen and women since 1916. The charity provides a range of care, housing, wellbeing and community support services for veterans and, in some cases, their spouses and families. 
Although Erskine's primary focus is military veterans, some seafarers and fishers may also be veterans of the Royal Navy, Royal Marines, Merchant Navy with military service connections, or other Armed Forces backgrounds. Those individuals and their families may wish to explore whether Erskine's services are suitable for their circumstances. 

Who can use the service

Erskine's services are designed primarily for:
  • Military veterans living in Scotland. 
  • Former servicemen and women from a variety of backgrounds and service histories. 
  • Veterans requiring residential care, supported accommodation, assisted living, community support or wellbeing services.
  • In some services, spouses of eligible veterans. 
Eligibility varies depending on the service being accessed. Applicants should contact Erskine directly to confirm individual eligibility requirements. 

Support available

Erskine provides a range of support services including:

Care Homes

Erskine operates specialist care homes that provide high-quality care in dedicated veteran-focused environments. These homes are designed to support veterans who require residential nursing, care or long-term support. 

Activity Centres

Activity Centres in Bishopton and Forres help improve veterans' wellbeing, independence and quality of life through social activities, rehabilitation opportunities and community engagement. 

Assisted Living Apartments

Assisted Living Apartments provide accommodation and support services for elderly or disabled veterans and, where eligible, their spouse. 

Home Support

Erskine's Home Support service delivers assistance directly within a veteran's own home, helping individuals remain independent while receiving practical and personal support. 

Transitional Supported Accommodation

This service supports service leavers and veterans whose transition plans have been disrupted or who require assistance in stabilising their housing and personal circumstances. 

Wellbeing and Family Support

Erskine combines professional care with compassion and understanding, supporting both veterans and their families through periods of change, illness, disability or later life care needs.

Features and benefits

People using Erskine services may benefit from:
  • Specialist support tailored to veterans. 
  • Residential care provided in veteran-focused settings. 
  • Opportunities to remain connected with the veteran community. 
  • Support to maintain independence at home. 
  • Access to supported housing and assisted living options. 
  • Social and wellbeing activities that reduce isolation and improve quality of life. 
  • Services delivered by experienced staff who understand the needs of veterans and their families. 

How to get help

  1. Visit the Erskine website: https://www.erskine.org.uk/ 
  2. Review the support options under the "Get Support" section. 
  3. Identify the most appropriate service, such as care homes, home support or assisted living. 
  4. Contact Erskine directly to discuss eligibility, vacancies, referrals or application procedures. 
  5. Be prepared to provide information about military service history and current support needs if requested.

Things to check before contacting them

Before making an enquiry, it may be helpful to confirm:
  • Whether the individual meets the eligibility requirements for the specific service. 
  • Current availability of accommodation, care placements or support programmes.
  • Whether supporting documents relating to military service are required.
  • Any geographic restrictions for community-based services.
  • Referral requirements, assessment processes or waiting times.