Bayview

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Welcome to Bayview, Methil

We are purpose built on one level and have small intimate units for twelve residents, this makes it like having an extended family. Our Care Inspectorate grades have been high 5's and we are striving to increase these. We have a wealth of outdoor space to get residents involved in things like outer patio area and vegetable patch.

We encourage positive social interaction with all our residents and ensure that their choice is what matters. We have staff members who are trained to SVQ level 2 and 3 and have extended their knowledge by attending courses in Palliative Care, Dementia Training and anything else that is offered that will enhance their understanding of our resident's illness.

We are heavily involved with the community, the nursery and school children and Adam Smith students. We are also linking with Elmwood College to improve on our sensory garden project.

Testimonials

"In Abbotsford Bayview my wife is cared for with professionalism and compassion. The atmosphere is clean and bright, with friendly staff making visiting a positive experience"
George - Relative
"I am very well looked after. I love the staff and think they are all wonderful"
Ian – Resident
"The home has a real family feel. The staff are very welcoming, and I have made friends for life at Abbotsford Bayview. Residents come and sit with me daily just for a wee chat which since I have started has really made me feel like part of the family"
Sarah – Staff Member

The team at Bayview

Alan Trickett

Associate Care Manager

Alan Trickett - Associate Care Manager

I grew up in Edinburgh before leaving to follow a career in agriculture. I worked as a hill shepherd on a number of farms where my travels took me to the Scottish Borders, Berwickshire, Kirkcudbrightshire and Ayrshire. I had a family, a boy & a girl and spent over 20 years on this career path thoroughly enjoying this way of life. I was then employed by a large biotechnology company PPL Therapeutics, who were involved in creating the "clone" sheep Dolly. I found my role very interesting, being responsible for their sheep flock, as the company developed a drug from sheeps' milk that would be used to treat cystic fibrosis. PPL endured a period of uncertainty when the treatment was going through Stage 1, Stage 2 & Stage 3 clinical trials attempting to get the product cleared for use in humans. This uncertainty led me to seek alternative employment and more job security. I decided on a rather different choice of career.

Initially working at the Renal Unit in Edinburgh Royal Infirmary, before working in Kelso & Duns hospitals, far removed from previous career choices. This eventually led me to Social Care. Originally based at Saltgreens Care Home for the Elderly in Eyemouth before working as a Senior Carer for Streets Ahead in Duns, supporting adults with learning disabilities. I then joined Erskine in Edinburgh before returning to Streets Ahead as a Deputy Manager.

Social Care then took me to Fife where I have family connections. I joined Abbotsford Care, initially based in Methil, before moving to Strathburn Lodge as a Deputy Manager. I have thoroughly enjoyed working with Abbotsford, spending some time at Tayside View as interim manager, before returning to manage Strathburn Lodge. Abbotsford supported me to achieve my SVQ 4 and then my management award. There followed a short break from Abbotsford, before my return as Associate Manager at Bayview. I realised the grass is not always greener elsewhere. Working with Roseanne, I am looking forward to us making our mark on Bayview, developing the service further and ensuring that it is loved by both residents and staff alike. I have gained valuable experience along the way and will put this to good use when supporting the residents and staff team.