Quality homecare in Broughty Ferry and Barnhill
Right at Home provides high quality Care at Home services, built around you and your loved ones, in Broughty Ferry and Barnhill
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Right at Home Dundee, Angus and North Fife provides a variety of personalised homecare services in the Broughty Ferry and Barnhill area. We welcome domiciliary care clients who opt to fund their own packages to retain complete control over the type of care service delivered, including frequency and duration of care visits.
You or your loved ones may also be eligible for funding from the local authority. Ask us about Self-Directed Support. Our friendly team will be delighted to explain your options.
We are a locally-owned care service provider, located just up the road from Broughty Ferry and Barnhill, in the Castlecroft Business centre beside Sainsburys. Don't hesitate to pop in and see us. We are a welcoming bunch.
We are affiliated to the award-winning Right at Home UK Franchise Group, giving us access to an incredible range of support and resources, enabling us to deliver very high standards of locally-adapted homecare services.
Our wonderful CareGiver team is recruited, vetted and trained locally, at our on-site care staff training facility. They know the Broughty Ferry and Barnhill area well.
Our care services in Broughty Ferry and Barnhill
We offer a variety of personal services from Companionship and Social Activities to combat isolation and loneliness to Specialist Care for severe chronic conditions and Palliative Care.
We are happy to facilitate care packages from an hour a week to live-in care. If we can safely recruit the right CareGivers, with the right skills and attitude, we will endeavour to accommodate your needs.
How Right at Home can help in Broughty Ferry and Barnhill
We can support our Clients with everyday activities, ensure their safety around the home, and even help them get to and from local places they want or need to visit.
We dedicate ourselves to the enhancement of the quality of life of those we serve.
What Makes Right at Home so different?
We focus on each individual's needs, wishes and preferences, personalising our services to match each client's lifestyle. Our caregivers are carefully recruited and thoroughly trained to provide empathetic and professional standards of care. We like to recruit people for their attitude and train them for aptitude.
Why Choose Right at Home in Broughty Ferry and Barnhill
Choosing us means opting for a team that completely respects the dignity and independence of its homecare clients. We're not just a home care service provider; we embed ourselves in the local community and care passionately about the welfare of our clients. We aim to make a positive difference to their lives, every single day.
Companionship and Support from Right at Home in Broughty Ferry and Barnhill
Loneliness and isolation are societal issues which affect many people. Right at Home Dundee Angus and North Fife ensures that our clients stay connected to their local community. Whether it's arranging transportation to the YMCA for an event or a trip to Forgans for a cup of tea, we're here to help you engage with the community and enjoy life in Broughty Ferry and Barnhill to the fullest.
Of course, you may wish for us to come and spend time with you in your own home, where we can spend time with you gardening, baking or knitting your favourite pattern. The programme is up to you.
History of Broughty Ferry
The name Broughty comes from Bruach Tatha in Gaelic and it is pronounced Brochtie in old Scots.
"The Ferry" as many Dundonians call it, was incorporated into Dundee in 1913.
Originally a fishing town, it became the home of several of Dundee's wealthy jute barons in the 19th century and even held the title of Europe's richest square mile.
The town's moniker of "The Ferry" stems from the ferry link which used to enable passengers to travel between Dundee and Tayport on the Fife coast.
Today, Broughty Ferry is a bustling local shopping and leisure destination and it attracts tourists from around the world with its castle, beautiful beach, boutiques and several traditional pubs.
Barnhill used to host the Dundee Convalescent Home built by Sir David Baxter, a Dundee Baronet who made his money in linen manufacturing.
Places to Visit and Things to See in Broughty Ferry and Barnhill
Where do we start? There is so much to do in Broughty Ferry and Barnhill.
Lovers of the outdoors will enjoy the beautiful beach, great for walks and to look out for the dolphins which visit the Tay in the summer. The Barnhill Rock Garden with its nature path is also a lovely little haven of peace.
The Castle Green playpark is a favourite for families and young ones and the Castle hosts a really interesting museum of local history, as well as a beautiful panoramic view across to Fife and Tentsmuir Forest.
Visitors will be spoilt by a multitude of local cafes such as Forgans and Gracie's as well as pubs like the popular Ship Inn and Fishermans Tavern, on the bank of the Tay. The Fort Bar and Lounge provide entertainment for revellers until the wee small hours
If sailing is your thing, the Royal Tay Yacht club is the place for you.
But if you were to ask local children, nothing beats an ice cream cone from Visocchis on the occasional hot summer's day in Broughty Ferry.
Where to eat in Broughty Ferry and Barnhill
There are meals to be enjoyed by everyone in Broughty Ferry and Barnhill.
Amateurs of Tapas have a choice between Sol Y Sombra with its simple but delicious tapas and popular taster menu, and the Ferry Selkie serving fresh and flavourful small plates.
Collinsons provide a fine dining experience with local-sourced seasonal produce and local lad.
At the Sandbanks Brasserie, former Masterchef The Professionals winner Jamie Scott serves what he describes as a "flavoursome seaside dining experience".
The Ship Inn Restaurant is also a popular food destination, situated above its busy pub. It offers attractive views onto the local RNLI lifeboat and across the Tay.
Pizza Revolution will suit the amateurs of the Neapolitan's favourite meal just fine. Goa and Indos compete for the attention of the many Indian food lovers.
Visitors with a sweet tooth and in need of a cuppa will have the choice of several cafes such as the Sweetpea Cafe, Gracie's, Willows, Forgans, and Maison Dieu, as well as the ubiquitous Costa and Cafe Nero.
Events in Broughty Ferry and Barnhill
The Broughty Ferry New Year Dook, organised annually by Ye Amphibious Ancient Bathing Society, sees hundreds of brave people walk into the Tay early in the morning of 1st January, watched by a huge crowd of sadistic onlookers.
In the summer, the Broughty Ferry gala is always popular with its various stalls and entertainment programme for families.
At Christmas, the Broughty Ferry Traders' association Christmas Lights Switch and accompanying funfair attract lots of Dundee families to "The Ferry".
Friends of the Barnhill Rock Gardens also host a varied programme of summer garden visits and winter talks.
For over 20 years, the Fishermans Beer Festival and its weekend-long musical programme raises a boat-load of money for the RNLI, whose local crew is always active in Broughty Ferry.