Home Instead Edinburgh East Homecare and Live-in Care

If you're heading away for a holiday or a short break and want to know your loved one is properly looked after while you're gone, our respite care can provide the cover and support that's needed.

A familiar face visiting on a regular pattern, helping with everything from personal care to meals and companionship, so the days carry on as normal at home.

Speak to our local team in Edinburgh East about respite support. 0131 300 0599 or homeinstead.co.uk/edinburgh.

Hot weather can affect older adults more quickly, so a little extra care can make a big difference this summer. ☀️

Staying hydrated, keeping cool indoors, and checking in regularly can help loved ones stay safe, comfortable, and well during warmer days.

Pain and dementia often go unnoticed, but it's important to remember that people living with dementia can experience discomfort just like anyone else 👇

Some of our best part-time Care Professionals came to the job after a long career in something else. Teachers, nurses, parents, people who'd run their own business for thirty years.

Life experience is highly valued by us and our clients. Knowing how to listen, how to stay calm, how to read a room. The rest can be taught.

We're hiring in Edinburgh East and the surrounding area. Call our local team to chat with our Recruiter! 0131 300 0599 or homeinstead.co.uk/edinburgh.

All our Care Professionals are real-life heros. 💚

July is Good Care Month 💚

This month, we’re celebrating the incredible Care Professionals who make a difference in people’s lives each and every day.

From providing companionship and support to creating meaningful moments and helping clients live independently at home, great care goes far beyond the practical, it’s built on compassion, kindness, and genuine human connection.

A huge thank you to our amazing team for the dedication, warmth, and care you bring to every visit.

This month, we celebrate you. ✨

Who looks out for unpaid carers? See below 👇

Taking care of someone else? Remember to take a little time to care for yourself, too.

This summer, The Eric Liddell Community invites all care partners and unpaid carers to take a well-deserved break, socialise, and find a welcoming space to talk.

Our Summer Programme is packed with free activities running from July until September, offering the perfect opportunity to relax and meet others.

What’s waiting for you 👇

✨ A space to talk: Friendly peer support and chats over tea at our Cuppa and Chat sessions.
✨ Time to unwind: Gentle Yoga, Tai Chi, and calming Online Meditation.
✨ Fun & creativity: Expressive Art groups, traditional Chinese Crafts, and uplifting Indian Dance.
✨ Extra support: Informative sessions on carer benefits, home energy savings, and haircuts for gents.

Best of all, every single session is completely free for care partners and unpaid carers!

We would love to welcome you. For more information or to register your place, reach out to Irene McCarthy (Carer Support and Development Officer) at [email protected] or call 0131 357 1278.

Being handed a leaflet is simply not enough after a dementia diagnosis.

A stark new report from the CEO of the Alzheimer's Society Michelle Dyson CB highlights a heartbreaking reality: dementia patients are too often left without a roadmap, leaving families to figure out the next steps entirely on their own.

With more people being diagnosed with dementia, we can, and must, do better. Dementia needs to be met with comprehensive, personalised support and not just a piece of paper.

If your family is facing a new diagnosis, you don't have to navigate this alone. We’re here to help you make sense of this emotional time, point you to the right resources, and provide the dedicated care your loved one deserves.

Read the full report here: https://www.dailymail.com/health/article-15944087/NHS-dementia-patients-second-class-citizens.html