What help is available for the elderly in Scotland?
Free personal and nursing care Free personal and/or nursing care is available to all adults in Scotland who have been assessed by the local authority as eligible for these services. Information about our policy on unpaid carers is in a separate page.
How can I help the elderly in Scotland at home?
Let the social work department know if you need urgent help.
- Your home visit. During your visit your local council will tell you more about what help you can get.
- Your financial assessment.
- 65 or over.
- After your visit.
- If you want more choice.
Do you pay for home carers in Scotland?
Will my carer have to pay for my care at home? If you have a carer, they will not be charged for any services you receive. However, if your carer receives help, such as help with housework in their own home to free up time to care for you, then they may be charged for these services.
How can elderly parents get help in Scotland?
You should contact your council’s social care department and ask for an assessment. Find your local council’s social care department on the Find My Council page on Care Information Scotland’s website. A carer, friend or relative can also ask for an assessment on your behalf.
Do you have to pay for care if you have dementia in Scotland?
People with advanced dementia continue to face care home charges for what are clearly health and nursing care needs.
Who is entitled to free personal care in Scotland?
adults aged 65 or over
Free Personal Care has been available in Scotland for adults aged 65 or over since 2002.
How much is carer’s allowance in Scotland?
£69.70 per week
Carer’s Allowance is the main benefit specifically for carers. It is paid at £69.70 per week. This page explains who is eligible for Carer’s Allowance, how to claim it, and where to find other support if you are an adult carer.