Planning private care
Clear answers for individuals, families and professionals.
Explore common questions about home care, live-in support, waking nights, costs, referrals and what happens before a care arrangement begins.
What is Care Circle Scotland’s Care Inspectorate registration?+
Carecircle SC Ltd is registered with the Care Inspectorate as a Support Service, registration CS2024000339. The certificate describes support for adults and older people with physical needs in their home and in the community. The team considers every enquiry against the registered service and the person’s circumstances.
What can private care at home in Edinburgh include?+
Depending on the person’s needs and agreed plan, home care may include support with personal routines, getting ready, mealtimes, everyday activities, companionship and community access. The first step is to discuss what would make daily life safer, more comfortable or easier to manage.
What types of care can I discuss with the team?+
You can ask about visiting care at home, personal care, live-in care, one-to-one support, waking nights, companionship, community support, support work and planned respite. These are options to discuss, not a promise that every arrangement is available; suitability depends on the registered service, assessment and current capacity.
Can I discuss dementia-related support?+
Yes, you can explain the person’s situation and the support they are looking for. The team will consider the person’s needs, the registered service, staff skills and current capacity before confirming whether a suitable arrangement can be considered.
How will support fit around our routines?+
The conversation starts with the person: how they like their day to run, what they want to continue doing independently, how they prefer support to be offered and who they wish to involve. Any proposed arrangement is discussed before it begins and can be reviewed if circumstances change.
How does live-in care differ from waking-night care?+
Live-in care and waking-night care meet different patterns of need. Live-in arrangements consider support across the day alongside appropriate rest and household arrangements. Waking-night care involves an awake worker overnight. The team will discuss which, if either, could suit the person after assessment.
How much does private home care cost?+
The cost depends on the type and frequency of support, visit length, timing and the person’s assessed needs. Tell us the broad support pattern you are considering and the team can discuss the proposed arrangement and costs before you decide whether to proceed.
Where is Care Circle Scotland based?+
Carecircle SC Ltd’s service provider address is 5 South Charlotte Street, Edinburgh, EH2 4AN. Share the general area or postcode where support is needed so the team can confirm whether it can consider the enquiry and discuss availability.
How do I get started?+
Use the private care enquiry route or call the team for an initial conversation. You can start with the person’s general location, the kind of support being considered and when it may be needed. Detailed information can be discussed later through an appropriate secure process.
Can a health or social care professional make a referral?+
Yes. Health and social care professionals can use the professional referral route. Share proportionate initial information about the person’s needs, location and timescale; the team can then respond about service fit, current capacity and next steps.
What experience and quality commitments support the service?+
Care Circle’s wider organisation lists ISO 9001 quality management certification, REC membership and Dementia Friends awareness. Nurse-led understanding, appropriate recruitment and clear coordination inform the wider approach. These credentials are separate from Carecircle SC Ltd’s Care Inspectorate registration and do not change its registered scope.
