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
5 guides in Nursing care
Paying for careHow much does a care home cost in Scotland?Real weekly figures, the capital limits, Free Personal and Nursing Care, and two worked examples showing what a family pays in practice.FundingFees and top-ups9 minRead the guide
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
Paying for careFree Personal and Nursing Care explainedScotland's most misunderstood benefit. What the £260.30 and £117.10 weekly contributions cover, who is eligible, how to apply, and what families still have to fund.FundingNursing care8 minRead the guide
Choosing a homeTypes of care explainedThe difference between a care home and a nursing home, what dementia and specialist registration mean, and how to judge the right level of care without over-buying or under-buying.Nursing careDementia8 minRead the guide
Living well with dementiaThe stages of dementia, and what to expect at eachWhat early, middle and later stage dementia actually look like day to day, what support helps at each point, and what to arrange ahead of time.DementiaDaily life8 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.