Team ASC are always up for a challenge and this Autumn is no different. A few weeks ago, with the leaves starting to turn and the hay bales ready for collection, Activities Coordinator Anne Foulds and two service users, Liam and Robert started their fitness journey, taking up the [...]
Never let it be said our guys at ASC don't have fulfilling days. We are loving these pics of service user Gerry on a recent trip to Blair Drummond Safari Park where he had the pleasure of being zookeeper for the day! His tasks at the popular Perthshire tourist [...]
As part of award-winning Balhousie Care group, ASC enjoyed their 30th Birthday bonanza yesterday, but it also marked their goodbye to much-loved staff member, Lead Nurse, Jessica Reid, leaving to return to her native Australia. The party was set to mark the anniversary of Balhousie Care Groups' 30 years [...]
Despite the heavy rain, our service user Gerry was excited to experience one of the highlights of the Edinburgh International Festival. Gerry, a resident of our Sidlaw View Bungalows in Coupar Angus, and support worker Ahmed attended The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo. This Tattoo at Edinburgh Castle is always a [...]
It’s almost time to join the next series of bakers in the tent for the Great British Bake Off (GBBO)! Yeay! But no one knows when yet. Boo. Going off the series in 2021, it' likely to be the end of next month. So if, like us, you can't [...]
What is ASC? What does it mean to the staff? What are their hopes and goals for ASC? These, and many others, were the questions being asked in a thought-provoking, team-building day last week. ASC has a fortnightly leadership meeting, on top of their monthly staff meetings, including the [...]
Two of our brilliant service users at ASC have been taking a course with Perth University of Highands and Islands over recent months. And now the dedication has come to fruition, with Marcus and Josh receiving their certificates for completing the football study from their lecturer and coach Steve. [...]
Our fantastic service users at ASC have been busy making the most of days out now we can all go out and about as we want to, even if it's just a trip to the park to slide into the weekend!Birthdays are always an excuse for a trip somewhere, and [...]
A specialist care worker from Dundee has been showing off his art skills as he competes in the Channel 4 programme Drawers Off, running each evening this week. Craig Cairnie (pictured on the programme), a Senior Support Worker with specialist care group ASC in Balbeggie, Perthshire, surprised his co-workers and service [...]
Like everything at ASC, our summer gathering this week in Balbeggie was a collaborative effort. Support workers and service users came together to create all the fun of the fete, with traditional games, a bouncy castle, candyfloss making... and a special guest appearance from Ruby, Ops Manager Jen's dog! Massive [...]
