Home Care in Merchiston & Polwarth

Relationship-led and supportive home care in Merchiston & Polwarth from compassionate and experienced home care professionals.

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Highest regulatory ratingsCare for  18,000+ older peopleRecommended by 95% of our clients 10,000 trained Care ProfessionalsHomecare.co.uk rating 9.6/10
Highest regulatory ratingsCare for  18,000+ older peopleRecommended by 95% of our clients 10,000 trained Care ProfessionalsHomecare.co.uk rating 9.6/10

The Home Instead home care team, here to help the Merchiston & Polwarth community

Our home care in Merchiston and Polwarth helps clients to remain independent in the comfort of their own homes, with visits that are never rushed or impersonal. As a Care Inspectorate ‘Excellent’ rated provider, our Care Professionals spend quality time with their clients, getting to know them while providing thoughtful support and companionship. We love taking our clients on local outings, whether it’s a peaceful afternoon at Café Florentin or taking a gentle stroll through Harrison Park or along the Union Canal. As a recipient of the Top 20 Home Care Provider award, we’re delighted to be supporting clients across Merchiston and Polwarth and the surrounding areas in the independence they value.

The Home Instead home care team, here to help the Merchiston & Polwarth community

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What Home Care Services are available in Merchiston & Polwarth

We believe that our quality care at home services across Merchiston and Polwarth provide leisurely, meaningful visits, which is why our care visits are always a minimum of one hour, to ensure our Care Professionals can deliver the care required at a comfortable pace for our clients, with plenty of time for conversation & companionship. Our office team carefully matches our Clients and Care Professionals, this approach helps to build genuine connections, with longer visits allowing us to fully focus on the individual needs of our clients to create lasting, trusting relationships that enhance their daily lives.

What Home Care Services are available in Merchiston & Polwarth
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We have nothing but positive feedback for you.

Carer is absolutely fantastic and my Dad always looks forward to her visits. The positive effect her visits have on my Dad’s mental well-being is immeasurable. She always goes above and beyond, and nothing is too much trouble for her. We (and you as a company) are so lucky to have her!

AR Son of client

Two women feeding chickens in a backyard garden during the day, with trees and bushes in the background. - Home Instead
The caregiving service has been truly amazing. The Caregivers provide Mum with companionship, they help with her evening meals and medication, they walk her dog and help to keep the house clean and tidy. There have been times they have gone above and beyond – driving Mum and her cat to the vet, keeping Mum safe and finding a solution when Mum locked herself out her house, and embroidering the most beautiful flower patch to cover the hole of Mum’s favourite cardigan!

Isabel R daughter of client

Tailored Home Care in Merchiston & Polwarth

Clients regularly share positive stories of how we have supported them and their loved ones. Frederick, a client’s husband, shared, “I couldn’t ask for more sympathetic treatment by all the staff. My two main carers are like family now, and help my wife to enjoy life.” Grant, a client’s son, mentioned, “My dad has Alzheimer’s and the daily visit by the carers provides invaluable additional support and companionship. Home Instead are very proactive in calling me with any concerns and questions the carers have. The overall support provided is excellent.” These testimonials, taken from homecare.co.uk, highlight the compassionate and proactive support our team provides.

Tailored Home Care in Merchiston & Polwarth

Our Partners

  • Alzheimers Society
  • Parkinsons UK
  • Homecare-Association
  • British Franchise Association
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Trusted Home Care support from experienced care professionals in Merchiston & Polwarth

Our leadership team brings over 40 years of combined Home Instead experience to the Merchiston and Polwarth areas. Allana, Beth, Cara, Kathryn and Kirsty work closely together from our local office, supporting and managing our dedicated team of Care Professionals. We’ve helped our team achieve qualifications in Health and Social Care, Leadership and Management, ensuring they have the skills and confidence to deliver exceptional care to our clients. Our door is always open and we take time to truly understand both the needs of our Care Professionals, clients and their families.

Trusted Home Care support from experienced care professionals in Merchiston & Polwarth

Additional support and activities in Merchiston & Polwarth for aging adults

We work year-round to support our clients in a range of local activities and events in the Merchiston and Polwarth communities. Our office team hosts regular Care Conversations workshops at our office, helping families understand important topics like Dementia Care, Power of Attorney and navigating care options available in the area. Throughout the year, we organise community initiatives, including ‘Be a Santa’ bringing festive cheer to isolated older adults in the community, and recently we completed the One Million Steps challenge for Diabetes UK.

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