Headwell House

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Welcome to Headwell House, Dunfermline

Built to a new design concept, Headwell offers superior accommodation on two floors. All bedrooms offer extensive living space, which are tastefully furnished to a high standard, and have the addition of ensuite wet rooms. Residents are encouraged to personalise their room with additional soft furnishings and decorations of choice, making each room unique to the individual. There are 2 large communal living spaces on both floors, where residents, families and friends are actively encouraged to join in all the social activities that are on offer on a daily basis. We have the addition of an activities and library room on the first floor, where fun and games or even a bit of peace and quiet are the order of the day.

Headwell House can accommodate 44 older people in 4 purpose built wings of 11 rooms and we have the additional benefit of 2 unique specialist units for younger adults which are staffed independently incorporating 6 bedrooms with their own sitting room and dining room. Being situated in the heart of Dunfermline, Headwell House utilises the excellent transport links to gain access to the many and varied activity centres throughout Fife and the Lothians for our residents, it also facilitates easy commuter access for family members.

Abbotsford believe that their staff are a key to their success and here at Headwell, we have in place an excellent, on-going training programme for all staff members. A wide variety of subjects are covered, from Dementia training to Huntingtons awareness. We also have an extensive induction training and refresher programme, which all staff must attend. My team are also given every opportunity to further their own personal development, with external training programmes for SVQ levels 2 and 3 or any other courses which would enhance their working practice.

"I started at Abbotsford on a Work Placement, and I was very happy to be offered a full-time post. I really enjoy coming to work every day. The home is so warm and welcoming. I was new to this kind of job; the other staff have made me feel welcome and have helped encourage me to build confidence. I love the feeling of satisfaction at the end of my shift, knowing I have supported residents throughout the day. It’s good to feel part of the family."
Indie – Staff Member

"I've been here for a while now. I like my room a lot and have all my ornaments and family pictures around me. Thanks to staff I never feel alone, they are always there if I need them. My son can visit when he likes. Everyday there is something happening, it’s just like a home from home."
Margaret - Resident

Suzanne Docherty - Senior Care Home Manager

I am a qualified Psychiatric Nurse and have worked with Abbotsford since 1993 in various roles across all sites. I also worked for Abbotsford from 1987 till 1990 when I was still at school and worked in various roles within the kitchen team, housekeeping team as well as the care team. This provided me with knowledge and skills to carry me through my nurse training course in Perth.  

I took up the position in Headwell House in March 2015 and I have found the role to be evolving and challenging but with a great sense of fulfilment. 

I am a qualified SVQ assessor and also an internal verifier for SVQ. I enjoy this role immensely and find this very rewarding working with staff to see their knowledge and skills developed through qualifications. I am a dementia ambassador and I specialise in mental health for both adults and older people.

I have been married for over 27 years - my husband and I we were fortunate to meet in sixth year at high school when we were both 18.  We have two grown up children and I maintain a busy home life. 

Tricia Simpson - Care Home Manager

Having enjoyed over 18 years experience in the care sector I am still very much committed to making a difference to the lives of those in my care. My current role is that of Associate Home Manager within Headwell House in Dunfermline, a position which I very much enjoy. 

Within my role I am privileged  to lend my support to the Home Manager and work closely with the extended staff team to ensure person centered care is delivered to the highest standards at all times. I have recently qualified as an SVQ assessor and enjoy supporting the staff through the various levels of their vocational qualifications. My work ethos has not changed over the years and I continue to look for ways to innovative and educate the staff team. Providing a high quality of dementia care is paramount to me and my goal is to continue to enrich the lives of others while focusing on their unique qualities and adapting to their needs. I am currently undertaking an SCQ 10 Qualification in Leadership and Management which will enhance my leadership skills and and help me develop as a Manager.

I have two sons and two grandchildren whom I adore, they are amazing little people and help me maintain my work life balance.  Family values are at the route of everything I do and they keep me grounded. 

As a member of the Abbotsford family and in the position I am privileged to hold, I remain firmly focused and committed to my role.