Catherine Galbraith
Care Home Manager
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Catherine Galbraith OBE is the Care Home Manager at the Balhousie Wheatlands home in Bonnybridge.
Catherine is a married mother of one, who also foster cares for two children. She was awarded an OBE in 2005 for her work in care and counselling. She studied nursing at Southern General Hospital before moving on to specialise in orthopaedics and accident and emergency. A qualified counsellor, Catherine has held public, private and voluntary sector posts in the care industry in a career which has spanned over 35 years.
“I’m delighted to be part of The Balhousie Care Group” said Catherine. “I’m really enjoying the day to day challenges and opportunities at Balhousie Wheatlands care home. Our focus is always on the choices and personalised care of each the individual residents and I have a great team supporting and delivering on that vision”.
With the ability to care for both nursing and residential clients, Balhousie Wheatlands can accommodate up to 59 residents. Balhousie Wheatlands became part of the Balhousie Care Group became in September 2008.
Words of appreciation...
- The thing I most enjoy is the interaction with residents and family members. Being part of a team that delivers high quality care, often in the latter years of an individual's life, while trying to promote their independence is a big responsibility. I think it's hugely important to be able to make that time as easy and comfortable as possible. Manager, Balhousie Lisden Care Home
- We have always been impressed by you all at Balhousie - especially those who directly looked after Mum's day to day personal care. Also those who kept the home clean and tidy and had pleasant chats with Mum. Daughter of Resident at Balhousie North Grove Care Home
- I wish to express my sincere thanks to yourself and to all the staff at Balhousie for their exceptional standard of care and their kindness Daughter of Resident at Balhousie The Glens Care Home
The goal of Balhousie Care Group is to be acknowledged as the leading and most admired provider of residential care in Scotland.