✧ Live-in care in Edinburgh
Live-in Care in Edinburgh
Live-in Care Direct provides fully tailored, one-to-one live-in care in Edinburgh and the surrounding area, matching families with a carer who fits their needs and personality.
- 24–48 hours Typical time to start care in Edinburgh
- From £1,200 a week The same rate nationwide, not by postcode
- Care Inspectorate Regulates home care in Scotland
- 72 areas Covered across Scotland
Looking for live-in care in Edinburgh? We hand-match families with a dedicated, DBS-checked carer who moves into the home and provides genuine round-the-clock support.
What is live-in care?
A live-in carer lives in the home and provides continuous, one-to-one support. Because it's the same person each day rather than a rota of visiting staff, they come to know your loved one's routines, preferences and early warning signs.
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What a live-in carer in Edinburgh can help with
Care is built around what your loved one actually needs. In Edinburgh, that usually covers:
- Help with washing, dressing, continence care and personal dignity
- Prompting and managing medication safely
- Preparing familiar meals and monitoring appetite and hydration
- Day-to-day housekeeping, laundry and shopping
- Genuine company — conversation, activities and routine
- Escorting to medical appointments and social outings
Why families in Edinburgh choose live-in care
The advantage of live-in care in Edinburgh is continuity. Because the same carer is there each day, they notice small changes — a reduced appetite, a new unsteadiness — long before they become emergencies.
We cannot but satisfy the needs of our clients since we have been chosen as their choicest live-in care services. This is why we have an extension of care services to ensure more people are being cared for, regardless of whatever the health condition may be. For those who have the following health issues, we offer the perfect care for you.
Who live-in care is for
Live-in care helps people who want to stay at home but can no longer manage safely alone — including those with dementia, limited mobility, or complex health needs, and couples who wish to remain together.
What live-in care costs
Live-in care is often more affordable than families expect, particularly for couples, where one carer can support two people for a single fee. We give you a clear weekly rate up front covering everything in the care plan, so there are no unexpected additions later.
Funding and regulation in Scotland
Care providers in Scotland are regulated by the Care Inspectorate, which inspects services against national quality and safety standards. Funding is arranged through your local council's social work department. Scotland provides free personal and nursing care to those who are assessed as needing it, regardless of income — a different system from means-tested funding in England.
If your condition or care needs aren't listed here, you need not be worried. We still have more extended services to cover you.
If you'd like to understand your options in Edinburgh, we're happy to talk it through — including funding, timescales and carer matching.
What you get
What a live-in carer in Edinburgh does
Being straight about the boundaries saves everyone a difficult conversation later.
Included in the weekly fee
- Personal care — washing, dressing, continence support
- Medication prompting and administration
- Cooking, meal preparation and special diets
- Light housework, laundry and changing beds
- Shopping, errands and prescription collection
- Getting to appointments and social visits
- Companionship, conversation and daily routine
- Mobility support, transfers and falls prevention
- Pet care — walks, feeding, vet trips
- A named care manager and 24/7 office support
Not included
- Nursing tasks requiring a registered nurse (district nurses continue to visit)
- The carer's food — the household provides everyday meals
- Household bills, rent or council tax on the carer's behalf
- Two-person handling where a hoist requires two carers (that is our Advanced plan)
Weighing the options
Live-in care, visiting care or a care home?
The three choices most families in Edinburgh are deciding between.
| Feature | Live-in care | Visiting care | Care home |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stays in their own home | Yes | Yes | No |
| Support through the night | Yes | Rarely | Yes |
| The same carer each day | Yes | Rota of staff | Rota of staff |
| Keeps pets and belongings | Yes | Yes | Usually not |
| Couples stay together | Yes | Yes | Often separated |
| Typical cost | £1,200 a week | Varies with hours | Varies by home |
Visiting care and care home costs vary widely by area and provider, so we don’t quote figures we can’t stand behind. See our pricing in full →
How it works
Arranging care in Edinburgh
Three steps, and the first one is just a conversation.
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Tell us what you need
A friendly, no-obligation call to understand the situation, explain how the care works and give you an estimated weekly cost.
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Choose your carer
We send profiles of available carers matched to your needs. You can speak to them on a video call before deciding.
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Care begins at home
Your carer moves in and support starts, with a named care manager checking in regularly to make sure it's working.
Funding & regulation
Paying for care in Edinburgh
Home care is regulated and funded differently in each nation, so the route is not the same everywhere. Here is how it works where you live.
Read our full funding guide →Who regulates care here
Home care in Scotland is regulated by the Care Inspectorate.
Where funding comes from
Apply through your local council's social work department. Scotland provides free personal and nursing care to those who are assessed as needing it, regardless of income -- a different system from means-tested funding in England.
How we fit in
Live-in Care Direct is an introductory agency. We introduce self-employed carers to families rather than employing them, so you contract directly with your carer and keep the choice of who provides your care.
Our carers
The carers who could support you in Edinburgh
Our carers are spread across the UK, supported by regional care managers. Every one is interviewed in person, enhanced DBS checked and reference-checked before they are ever introduced to a family — and you choose who moves in.
- Interviewed face to face, never hired on paperwork alone
- Enhanced DBS checked, with references verified
- You meet and approve your carer before they start
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Our services
Care services available in Edinburgh
Nearby
Areas we cover near Edinburgh
Free callback
Speak to someone about care in Edinburgh
Leave your number and a care manager will call you back — usually within an hour, and always free.
- No obligation. A conversation, not a sales call — and never a call centre.
- A real care manager. Someone who arranges care every day, who can answer properly.
- Just two details. Your name and number — we don’t need an email address.
Or call us now on 0800 368 8558 Lines open 8am–10pm, seven days a week
Common questions
Live-in care in Edinburgh
Local answers on timing, regulation and funding.
Not seeing your question?
Our care managers answer these every day. A no-obligation call takes about ten minutes.
0800 368 8558Lines open 8am–10pm, seven days a week See all questionsHow quickly can live-in care start in Edinburgh?
We can normally arrange a carer usually inside seven days. Where the situation is urgent — a hospital discharge or a sudden change at home — cover in Edinburgh can often be in place within 24 to 48 hours.
Who regulates care in Scotland?
Home care providers in Scotland are regulated by the Care Inspectorate. Live-in Care Direct works as an introductory agency, which means we introduce experienced self-employed carers rather than employing them, so we sit outside Care Inspectorate registration. It is the model most live-in care specialists use, and it is what lets you choose your own carer.
Is there help with the cost in Edinburgh?
Funding is arranged through your local council's social work department. Scotland provides free personal and nursing care to those who are assessed as needing it, regardless of income — a different system from means-tested funding in England. Our care managers can talk you through what to apply for, and in what order, before you commit to anything.