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.
15 guides/Free to read/Reviewed July 2026
4 guides in Moving day
Moving inMoving into a care home: what actually happensHow to raise the subject, what the pre-admission assessment involves, what to bring, what the first day and first month feel like, and how families settle in too.Moving dayDaily life9 minRead the guide
Moving inHospital discharge into a care homeWhat happens between a hospital ward and a care home place: discharge planning, delayed discharge, choosing well at speed, and a checklist for the day itself.Hospital dischargeMoving day8 minRead the guide
Moving inCare home contracts explained: a guide for familiesA plain-English walk through the Scottish residency agreement: signing under a Power of Attorney or guardianship, what the weekly fee covers, how fee reviews work, and what we put in writing before you commit.Legal and paperworkFees and top-ups9 minRead the guide
Choosing a homeCare home availability in Scotland: how to find a room, and how fastA practical guide to finding a care home room in Scotland: how availability works, what to do while you wait, how fast a move can happen, and the questions to ask before you accept a room.Visiting and comparingMoving day8 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.