Find live-in carers in Scotland
Elder can help you find your ideal live-in carer and take back control of later life.
We’ve helped families throughout Scotland find their ideal carer.
Year-round support
Our care advisors are rated 5* and available 365 days a year.
Flexible timings
We can get everything sorted in under 24 hours, or help you plan ahead.
Clear pricing
No hidden costs or surcharges during bank holidays or weekends.
Personalised matching
9 out of 10 customers are happy with their first choice of carer.
What is live-in care?
A carer moves into your loved one’s home to provide full-time, bespoke care. Costs are comparable to a care home, however you’ll get more one-to-one care for your money, and your loved one will be able to stay in the place they know and love, surrounded by the memories and possessions that are a fundamental part of who they are.
Ready to find your carer?
98%* of people say live-in care has improved their quality of life
People receiving live-in care experience ⅓ fewer falls compared to those in care homes
Live-in care supports independence – 37% *of care home residents never leave the home
Find your ideal carer
We have connected over 5,ooo families and carers across the UK. Search for yours today.
We make life-changing connections between families and carers in Scotland
Our MyElder platform is all you need to arrange and manage care. Review and chat with potential carers, keep all key care information in one place, and manage care around your schedule.
Paying for care
Adults in Scotland are entitled to £233.10 per week towards their personal care, if your local council thinks you need it. You can use this funding to reduce the cost of live-in care.
If you’ve not done so already, contact your local council’s social services department and ask for a personal care assessment. If you’re eligible and you’d like to be cared for in your own home you should be given a choice around how your care is arranged and provided. You can request something called Self-directed Support – option 2, which will allow you to make your own care arrangements via a company like Elder.
Ian’s Elder story
Glasgow city council suggested Elder when Ian’s Dad’s health deteriorated. His mum was already getting regular visits from a carer, but Ian needed something full-time for them both. Through Elder they found Donika, a carer with whom they shared a strong cultural bond.
Looking for dementia live-in care?
85% of us would want to stay in our own home if diagnosed with dementia. Elder makes this possible.
- We've helped thousands of families living with dementia
- We'll only match you to carers with dementia care experience
- We're part of Alzheimer's Society's Dementia Friends' initiative
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Find out more about how our Live-in Care Service works day to day – and how it could support your lifestyle.
