Guides
Straight answers on care in Scotland
A free, searchable library written for Scotland rather than England, and kept free of jargon. Search a question, or browse by topic.
20 guides/Free to read/Reviewed July 2026
3 guides in Inspections
Choosing a homeHow to choose a care homeHow to shortlist, how to read an inspection report, what to notice on a visit, and 30 questions worth asking before you commit.Visiting and comparingInspections11 minRead the guide
Choosing a homeCare Inspectorate grades explainedThe six-point scale in plain English, the key questions services are graded against, how requirements and areas for improvement differ, and how to check any home's current grades yourself.InspectionsVisiting and comparing8 minRead the guide
Choosing a homeChoosing a dementia care home in ScotlandHow to judge a dementia care home properly: registration and grades, staffing and training, the building itself, and 20 questions worth asking on a visit.DementiaVisiting and comparing9 minRead the guide
Beyond the guides
When reading turns into looking, these are the pages families use next.
- Our care homesThirty homes across Scotland, with fees, grades and photographs.
- Types of care we provideResidential, nursing, dementia, respite and palliative care explained.
- Funding adviceWhat the council pays, what you pay, and the current Scottish rates.
- Talk to someoneA conversation with a home manager, with no obligation attached.
Still deciding
Talk it through with someone who knows
Our home managers speak with families every day, most of them long before anyone is ready to move. There is no obligation and no sales pitch.