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Live-In Care vs Residential Care: A Cost Comparison for Couples in Scotland

For older couples in Scotland, choosing between residential care and live-in care can be challenging. While care homes provide structured support, they often charge per person, making it costly. Live-in care, where a trained carer supports both partners at home, can be a more affordable and personalised alternative. Cost Comparison Residential care costs average £1,160 […]

What are the Signs Home Care is Needed

What are the signs that a homecare service is needed? When someone is used to living and managing independently, it can be difficult to ask for help. It sometimes it can be difficult to spot the signs that homecare s needed. Dementia, frailty and decreased function can gradually develop and many people are too proud […]

Private Care: Costs

Thinking about private care. It may not cost as much as you might think. Oran’s Private Care Service is a 2022 Scottish Care award winner and rated 5s in all categories by the Care Inspectorate. What we’re most proud of, however, is that we’ve had a 95% staff retention rate over the last two years; […]

Support with Care Costs

If you are elderly and need support to live independently at home or have elderly parents who need care, you may be eligible for support with care costs.

What is Private Home Care?

Private home care is a service provided by a professional care company. It is an alternative to residential care and nursing homes, and it can be tailored to each individual’s needs. It allows people to live in the comfort of their own home as they get older. At some point in our lives, most of us […]

Paying for Private Care

Private care may not cost as much as you might think. Oran’s Private Care Service is a 2022 Scottish Care award winner and rated 5s in all categories by the Care Inspectorate. What we’re most proud of, however, is that we’ve had a 95% staff retention rate over the last two years; two of the […]

Finding Private Care at Home

Finding Good Private Care at Home Private care at home for the elderly: With age, the functional capabilities of a person get reduced and the simplest tasks become a challenge. People often become incapable of caring for themselves. Naturally, many opt for hospitals or nursing homes to find the care they cannot give themselves. Another […]

How to Choose a Care Company

Before making a final decision about a home care provider, get as much information as possible so you can compare them and make sure they meet your requirements. · What do you want help with? · How often do you want them to visit? · What time do you want them to visit? · What […]