HOME OUR HOMES OUR CARENEWSFAQSCONTACT US living life to the full NEWS SUMMER AT ROSTURK HOUSE LTD SEPTEMBER 1, 2021 And just like that, summer is no more… Yes, Autumn doesn’t officially begin until the 22nd of September but with August drawing to a close, you can really start to see the colder night’s drawing in as a cool chill begins to enter the air. Whilst there is plenty to look forward to in Autumn, nothing quite beats the long sunny day’s we sometimes get treated to up here in Scotland. This year, we had quite a few beautiful days providing the residents of both Rosturk House and Peacehaven with the opportunity to make the most of them through a range of exciting and fulfilling activities which our brilliant carers organised. As another summer winds down, let’s take a look at all the ways the residents made the most of the last few months! With the hot weather arriving and remaining fairly consistent, we made sure to get the mileage up in the minibus. Loaded up with plenty of snacks and some happy passengers, the minibus was in full usage this summer with trips both far and wide taking place. Setting off across Scotland in mid-July, some of the residents went on a fantastic adventure via Anstruther to enjoy the beach and through St Andrews along the West Sands, before hitting Guardbridge, Dairsie, Kemback, then finishing off the day at Leven - well and truly on their holidays! ‍ ‍ ‍ ‍ ‍ ‍ ‍ ‍ ‍ ‍ Our well-travelled residents didn't stop there though, and it wasn't long before they were back out on the road. Next up: lads' day out! Some of the boys got the minibus to themselves as they were taken down to the Leven Promenade for a bite to eat and a stroll along the prom. A change of terrain was up next as the boys headed to the countryside for a walk through the woods. Finally, some of the residents headed backout to Leven to enjoy the seaside, the cool breeze, and the kids enjoying their school holidays. Our residents got plenty time to go along the beach before stopping off for an ice cream - we didn't go all that way not to have an ice cream after all! ‍ As you'd come to expect from us, we love a good treat and that's certainly no different in the summer. Our residents are made sure to enjoy the sunshine the only way we know how - with plenty of ice cream. We've had a couple of scorchers this summer, so of course we all need a cone to sit outside with to help us cool down. ‍ ‍ ‍ ‍ ‍ ‍ ‍ It's not all about ice cream though, our residents value a balanced diet. That's why there was still plenty of opportunity to enjoy all manor of sweet treats including some lovely home baked cupcakes! Peacehaven resident, Barbara, got busy in the kitchen baking some nice wee cupcakes with the home's new cupcake maker. They went down an absolute treat and if it was up to us, Barbara would have herself a nice little bakery all to herself. We do value a healthy option too of course. With summer fruit fully in season, we were sure to take that to our advantage and provided our residents with a lovely fruit platter filled with all the best summer berries! Rarely a week goes by in our homes without a cause for celebration, and summer only heightened the party atmosphere. Our residents got plenty of opportunity to party with a host of celebrations and activities taking place across summer. One of the joys of our homes is all the birthdays we get to celebrate, and we had a couple of big ones throughout summer. Rosturk House residents Morag and Agnes were both partying, with Agnes celebrating her incredible 100th birthday! The opportunity to celebrate such a massive occasion is always a joy for everyone in our homes, and of course Agnes had her letter from the Queen herself to cherish the day. It wasn't just our residents we were celebrating though; we also took the opportunity to celebrate all the wonderful carers we have across our homes. We are very lucky to have such great people caring for our residents and it's always important to highlight them as much as we possibly can. ‍ ‍ ‍ ‍ ‍ ‍ ‍ ‍ ‍ Part of the care we offer includes organising a variation of activities to keep our residents feeling happy, healthy, and engaged. The lovely summer weather gave us greater variation to get out in the garden and enjoy plenty of entertainment and even throw a wee party or two. Peacehaven had some brilliant talent stopping by with local entertainers putting on a show in the garden! Huge thank you to local singer, Lily, and local bagpipe player, Ian, who both came by and got the residents up on their feet and moving - not that they ever need much invitation mind you... There were plenty of other opportunities for our residents to show off their moves when we took part in Music for Dementia's anniversary celebrations, hosting a mini dance party for our carers and residents to get up and moving. The party carried on through to a garden party Peacehaven hosted in August with residents enjoying a drink and a song in the garden whilst the sun was out - dipping their toes in a paddling pool to keep them nice and cool. Who needs Ibiza? ‍ ‍ ‍ ‍ ‍ ‍ ‍ ‍ ‍ ‍ ‍ ‍ ‍ ‍ ‍ ‍ ‍ ‍ ‍ ‍ ‍ Whilst it's still not quite a 'normal' summer, that didn't make it any less special and even though the seasons change, our residents remain consistent in providing us with plenty of happy memories. We can't wait for what comes next! Halloween decorations anybody? To keep up to date with what our residents are getting up to as they happen, make sure you give us a follow on Facebook! ‍ ... READ MORE THANK YOU, CARERS JUNE 18, 2021 When it comes to life within Rosturk House LTD, there is very rarely a moment where our carers don't go above and beyond for all of our lovely residents. Whether it be through the level of care they provide, or through the activities and games they come up with and take part in, they are constantly making our residents smile, laugh, and enjoy their time at our homes. It is thanks to them that makes life across our homes so special. To highlight their incredible work, we asked a few of our carers across Peacehaven and Rosturk House why they chose a career in caring, and this is what they had to say. Peacehaven "Following a period of time caring for a very close family member, I knew that it was the right career for me as I enjoy caring for people. I have done this job since I was 18 and would not want to do anything else." - Paula, Senior Carer "I have always enjoyed caring for people and feel I have a caring nature." - Kim, Senior Carer "I have always wanted to give back to people and feel with my caring nature this was the best way to do it." - Claire, Carer "I started caring to make a difference in vulnerable people’s lives." - Katy, Carer "I feel I am a very caring person and have a lot of love to give." - Michelle, Carer "Having experience of a family member needing care and not having the knowledge of how to deliver the care this made me realise how much I wanted to go into care and gain the knowledge." - Lauren, Carer "I became a carer because I enjoy helping people get on with their everyday life a little easier." - Mel, Carer ‍ Rosturk House ... READ MORE COVID-19 UPDATE MARCH 22ND MARCH 22, 2021 Today, at long last, we welcome visitors back inside our buildings. One indoor visitor for 30mins once a week, and two outdoor visitors for 30mins once a week. We offer our indoor visitors a LFT test before arrival, and this means you are now able to hold hands with your loved one, we know its been such a long time since you’ve been able to do so. ... READ MORE LOCKDOWN PHASE 1 - COVID UPDATE MAY 27, 2020 Dear relative, With tomorrow seeing Scotland enter into “Phase 1” of the Scottish Governments lockdown exit plan. We know that you will be anxious to know what that means for your loved ones. With the ‘beginning of the end’ many relatives have been asking “When can we visit?” The simple answer is sadly “Not yet.” We know this isn’t the answer many were hoping for, but we want to reassure you that the safety of our residents and staff is our priority. Unfortunately, this does mean that for now, we must continue to stay closed to visitors. While the Scottish Government has laid out steps to relax travel restrictions, exercise and recreation, the guidance for care homes remains unchanged at this time. Our residents include some of the most vulnerable groups in this crisis and, as difficult as this separation is, we know that their safety is at the forefront of your mind too. We would like to continue to encourage you to call, phone, email or write to your loved ones. They appreciate every little bit of contact. We have been arranging video calls as often as we can too. We’ve also had a number of requests for garden visits once Phase 1 allows people to travel. However, we simply cannot accommodate the number of families and relatives safely within our gardens while maintaining continued safe social distancing. We are so grateful for the continued support of everyone who has sent us support and well wishes. You have all made these few months seem that much brighter. Thank you for your continued patience, understanding and support. We look forward to welcoming you all back as soon as we can. Thank you ... READ MORE COVID-19 UPDATE STATEMENT APRIL 17, 2020 At Rosturk House Ltd we are doing everything we can to keep up to date with government guidance in relation to the current Covid-19 pandemic. Our utmost priority is to ensure our clients are safe, happy and cared for. We are also taking the health and safety of our staff very seriously during these times. We closed our doors to all non-essential business on 11th March 2020, and have since increased these measures by limiting non-essential staff hours within each of our care homes. Across the company, where residents are safe and happy to stay in their bedrooms, we are encouraging them to do so, but they are not isolated nor restricted in their movements at the moment. We have removed some seating from the common areas to try to observe social distancing where we can. We have rigorous infection control procedures at all times, these are not limited to, or specific to Coronavirus, and our staff are trained in how to deal with any infection outbreak. In addition to this, we are following all relevant government guidance in relation to this virus. We understand that this is a very worrying time for everyone, especially if you have a loved one in a Care Home, so we would encourage you to contact our Care Managers or our Head Office if you have any further queries in relation to this pandemic. ... READ MORE ABERDOUR SHINTY SPONSORSHIP NOVEMBER 28, 2016 Rosturk House Ltd recently sponsored Aberdour Shinty Club. This is a sport that often goes unrecognised, but Aberdour has gone from strength to strength in the last few years and we thought we might be able to help them further on their way. We are delighted to report that the club won it's first silverware of the season last week. For the second time in three years a team from Aberdour Shinty Club won the St Andrews 6-a-side competition, winning out from amongst 20+ other teams. We would like to pass on our congratulations to the whole team! ... READ MORE JOHN'S DAY AT THE FOOTBALL NOVEMBER 24, 2016 Rosturk House Ltd implemented an advertising board at Starks Park and as a reward were gifted with tickets for the home match, Raith Rovers VS Falkirk on Saturday 10th September. Staff were entered into a prize draw to win the tickets and Liam Sneddon from Marchmont was a winner. Liam took John Hay, resident, to the match and below is John enjoying a pie at the game. ... READ MORE GET IN TOUCH Rosturk Head Office 111 Loughborough Road, Kirkcaldy, Fife, KY1 3DD t. 01592 561059 Rosturk House Carslogie Road, Cupar, Fife, KY15 4HY t. 01334 659820 Peacehaven 25 Links Road, Lundin Links, Fife, KY8 6AT t. 01333 320227 © 2020 Rosturk House Ltd | Company Registration No.SC193979 Privacy Policy