Our Philosophy
In Anderson's we believe that people in residential care should be able to enjoy a quality of life equalling, even surpassing what can be available to older people in their own homes.

We believe that good residential care should offer

• Choice of individual lifestyle
• The opportunity for real relationships
• The means of attaining active participation within the wider community

Individuality is important and actively promoted. Each person brings his/her own personality and unique life experience. Each is encouraged to continue to be, to feel, to express and to be recognised as an individual.

It is fundamental to this philosophy that people are encouraged to express their individuality in the ordinary activities of daily life, to choose their own lifestyle and not simply fit into routines to suit the organisation of the Home. It is about the support systems within the Home responding to the needs of individuals, not people being "managed" by those systems.

We are also committed to active policies of social inclusion and freedom from discrimination.

Anderson's
Anderson's is operated by a charitable trust, The General Anderson Trust, which is registered with the Department of Inland Revenue - Scottish Charity No. SCO 11277. The trust is managed by a board of 13 volunteer Governors who are drawn from the local community.

The organisation is non-profit making. All the funds are committed to the welfare of the residents of the Home.

The day to day management of the Home is carried out by a small team of senior staff led by the Manager who reports directly to the Board of Governors.