Happy Birthday Whiteford House!

The staff at Clyde Valley Care Home were "over the moon" to hear about their nomination for this year’s Specialist Service/Unit of the Year award at the Scottish Care Awards. Situated in the stunning Monteith House in Lanarkshire, they have been invited to attend the glitzy awards ceremony at the Hilton Hotel in Glasgow on 15th November, where they will find out if they have won this prestigious award. This 33-bed care service specialises in supporting young adults with severe mental health diagnoses and/or learning difficulties in the heart of Scotland. Nestled within over 70 acres of mature woodland and fields, Clyde Valley Care Home resides in a beautifully retrofitted 200-year-old mansion designed to meet the needs of both residents and staff. Staff expressed their gratitude for the nomination, stating: "We’re really thankful for the recognition for the work we do. It’s our job, and we love it." It was this dedication that was highlighted by their nominee, who noted that "the respect, dignity, compassion, kindness, and understanding provided by our team is ‘above and beyond’ all expectations." Manager Billy Russell, who has been with the home for over 10 years, praised his amazing staff: "We’re delighted that all our hard work has been recognized. Our staff have been here for a long time, and to see them nominated for the incredible things they do every day is brilliant." The well-established team focuses on creating a warm, nurturing environment where residents can achieve their goals and maintain their independence: "It’s more like a family here with all the staff and residents. Many of our residents don’t have family, so we’re happy to step into that role. They have us, and we have them." When asked how the nomination came about, Billy credited his dedicated staff and the support from the directors at Enhance Healthcare: "They’ve been superb. They make a point of getting to know you and check in regularly to ensure you have everything you need." Clyde Valley was one of the first homes purchased by Enhance back in 2016, and it has gone from strength to strength since then. Operations Manager Ashleigh Walmsley had this to say: “Visiting Clyde Valley is always met with warmth by not only the staff but also the residents themselves who are more than happy to demonstrate and display their crafts or achievements; working alongside Home Manager Billy Russell through the years has been nothing short of a joy, so to see him, his team and all of their hard work recognised brings a huge amount of happiness not only to myself but our Enhance Healthcare peers.” On behalf of everyone at Enhance Healthcare, we want to express our deepest gratitude for the unwavering dedication and compassion you show in caring for our residents. Your hard work makes a meaningful difference in their lives, and we wish you all the luck in the world—you truly deserve it!