Brookfield’s new ‘General Store’ a hit with residents
After being unable to visit shops and browse for themselves for months, residents at Balhousie Brookfield have been delighted to go shopping in the home’s weekly ‘General Store’. Open every …
Carnoustie care home nurtures friendships that developed over lockdown, and promotes independence at same time
For Balhousie Brookfield care home in Carnoustie, there was a happy upside to the Coronavirus lockdown: blossoming new friendships among residents.
Now the care home, part of the award-winning Balhousie Care …
Ice creams, magnetic darts and pampering sessions are just some of the activities being enjoyed at Brookfield
Residents at Balhousie Brookfield like being busy. This month, they have been getting up to all sorts of activities, from walking their resident dog, Penny, in the home’s grounds and …
Brookfield Everyday Heroes take on the slosh challenge during live ‘Gig in the Garden’
Talented local musician Paul Sullivan returned to Balhousie Brookfield to treat residents and staff to another Gig In The Garden. Everyone had a brilliant time enjoying the sunshine and live …
Thank you from Brookfield for the staff treats
Our staff at Balhousie Brookfield were thrilled to receive a box of sweets from a relative for all their hard work at this difficult time.
The very generous gift came from …
Never a ‘board’ moment at Brookfield
Residents at Balhousie Brookfield know how to keep themselves entertained. During lockdown, that includes board games like Connect 4 and Snakes and Ladders.
In addition, they are enjoying the sunshine, having …
Carnoustie High School’s technical department make face visors for Balhousie Brookfield
The Technical department at Carnoustie High School have been busy making face visors and very generously supplied Brookfield care home with over 40 visors made at the school with the …
Brookfield residents and staff treated to an extra special ‘Gig in the Garden’
The staff and residents of Balhousie Brookfield in Carnoustie have been treated to an amazing ‘Gig in the Garden’ by a talented group of performers.
Musicians Paul Sullivan and Finlay McKillop …
Brookfield Everyday Heroes delighted with knitted mascot, Barney
The team at Balhousie Brookfield were gifted a very special mascot to help keep spirits up in such challenging times.
Barney the bear was crocheted complete with scrubs by home manager …
Franco’s in Carnoustie drop off sweet treats to give staff a boost
The teams at Brookfield and Willowbank were treated to some lovely warm home made scones and malteser slices from Franco’s, a popular local cafe in Carnoustie. The delicious bakes gave …
