Stirling Care Village

The vision of the many stakeholders including NHS Forth Valley, Stirling Council and the Scottish Ambulance Service is to work together to provide an integrated health and social care service, through co-location and collaboration.

Following a jmarchitects masterplan in 2013, the first new building to open was the GP & Minor Injuries Centre, comprising 3 GP practices, X-ray, Minor Injuries and Out of Hours services, plus a Scottish Ambulance base.

The next phase to complete will be the Bellfield Centre, which will include over 100 elderly care bedrooms for Intermediate Care, Palliative Healthcare, Long Term Residential Care and Assessment. 

A key aspiration of the client was to set the standard for Dementia care, we worked closely alongside the Dementia Centre at the University of Stirling to encompass the latest research findings.  The architectural response therefore focussed on Dementia friendly design at every level - from the macro ‘village’ masterplan wayfinding and landscaping to the micro home environment and interior design.  This therapeutic environment extends into the courtyard and community gardens offering further opportunity for sensory experience, rehabilitation, interaction and activity. 

All of these elements encourage independence amongst those with Dementia and create a sense of well-being for all.