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Live-in Care in Edinburgh
Edinburgh, Scotland's historic capital, combines centuries of heritage with a thriving modern community. Many older residents live in the city's characterful New Town flats or suburban bungalows and wish to remain in familiar surroundings.
530,000
Population
85,000
Aged 65+
16%
Over 65s
£1,300
Live-in care from, per week
The Elderly Population in Edinburgh
Understanding the needs of older residents in Edinburgh helps us deliver more thoughtful, tailored care. Here are some key facts about the elderly population in the Central Scotland area:
Around 85,000 Edinburgh residents are aged 65 or over, approximately 16%
Edinburgh has a higher proportion of elderly residents than Glasgow
Morningside, Corstorphine and Cramond have high concentrations of older residents
An estimated 7,500 Edinburgh residents are living with dementia
Arranging Live-in Care in Edinburgh
From the historic closes of the Royal Mile to the leafy avenues of Morningside, Edinburgh has its own local services and practicalities. Points worth knowing when you arrange care here:
- We cover all areas of Edinburgh from the New Town to Corstorphine and Portobello
- Our carers are experienced with Edinburgh's unique property styles
- Local hospital care is provided by NHS Lothian, and we can plan the start of care around a discharge date
- We also serve the Lothians, Fife and the Scottish Borders
Care Services Available in Edinburgh
Every Part of Edinburgh
Our carers live with the people they support, so we cover the whole of Edinburgh - from Bruntsfield, Colinton, Comely Bank, Corstorphine to Trinity. Search for your area:
Care Assessments and Funding in Edinburgh
A free care needs assessment in Edinburgh is carried out by the City of Edinburgh Council. Anyone who appears to need care can ask for one, whether or not they will pay for care themselves.
Assessments are arranged through the Edinburgh Health and Social Care Partnership.
In Scotland, personal care is provided free to adults who are assessed as needing it. Other parts of a live-in care package can still be charged for, depending on income and savings.
We can arrange live-in care privately straight away, alongside or instead of council support. Our funding guide explains the options, including NHS Continuing Healthcare and Attendance Allowance.
Questions About Live-in Care?
How live-in care works, what a carer does each day, costs and how it compares with a care home are the same wherever you live. Our guides cover them in full: what is live-in care, prices, live-in care vs care homes and FAQs.
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"Within 24 hours of making contact the wonderful carer moved into my parents' home. My father has advanced dementia. Within two hours of Elva arriving my mum began to relax. She has brought kindness, warmth, love and calm into the house."
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