Many older people across the area want to carry on living at home, in familiar surroundings, on their own terms. We provide home care in East Lothian for people who'd like support to do exactly that. Our services include companionship, personal care, home help, and practical support, with flexible options ranging from hourly visiting care through to full live-in arrangements.
Personalised care that starts with listening
Your situation is unique - your care should be too. We match our Care Professionals with our clients based on skills, interests and personality, so care is always tailored to you.
20 years of trusted experience
We exceed UK regulatory standards, rank highly on Homecare.co.uk, and our qualified Care Professionals are trained to the highest standard so you can have complete peace of mind.
A simple, seamless set-up
No jargon, no pressure, no long waits. We'll guide you through every step at your pace, with transparent pricing from day one.
Fully flexible, unhurried support
Whether it's a few hours of companionship, more intensive specialist care, or round-the-clock help, we work to your schedule - not the other way around.
Home care in East Lothian supports people to live independently and comfortably in the place they know best - home. Enter postcode of the person to find your nearest office and local care team.
We provide award winning care in Bilston , Musselburgh , Bonnyrigg , Penicuik and the surrounding areas
We provide award winning care in Galashiels, Hawick, Peebles, Kelso, Selkirk, Jedburgh, Eyemouth, Innerleithen, Duns, Melrose and the surrounding areas
We match each client with a Care Professional based on shared interests and personality, not just availability. Someone who loves aviation history, for example, gets paired with a Care Professional who'll genuinely enjoy a trip to the National Museum of Flight at East Fortune. That compatibility means support feels natural from the start, and relationships develop more easily when there's genuine common ground. Day to day, our Care Professionals help with things like cooking from familiar recipes, keeping the kitchen well stocked, light housekeeping such as hoovering and taking out the bins, and getting out for a coffee at a nearby café. They can also help with laundry, collecting prescriptions, or simply keeping on top of tasks that can otherwise pile up. All our Care Professionals complete accredited training and hold recognised qualifications. We're regulated by the Care Inspectorate, and we invest in ongoing development so our team can recognise changes in health or wellbeing early, respond appropriately, and keep families informed along the way.
Whatever your situation, Home Instead can provide quality care to enable your loved one to stay where they belong: at home. Share your details here and one of our friendly advisors will reach out to answer your questions.
Thanks again for the great care you all are giving Mum, from someone so reluctant to accept care now looks forward daily to her Care Professionals. BIG achievement!
Janet, Client's Family
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We set a minimum visit time of one hour because good support takes time. Rushed visits mean things get missed, conversations don't happen, and the whole experience feels impersonal. With a full hour, there's time to help someone get washed and dressed at a pace that suits them, without anyone watching the clock. Our Care Professionals don't wear uniforms, which helps the visit feel more like having someone round than receiving a service. There's space to chat, to do things properly, and to notice small details that shorter visits simply don't allow for. Clients see the same Care Professionals regularly, so there's no need to explain preferences or routines over and over again. That familiarity matters. People relax more quickly when they know who's coming through the door, and the support becomes genuinely responsive to how someone is feeling on any given day.
We're ready to help you make an informed, confident choice for your loved one, with bespoke and easily-adapted packages designed around their needs.
When your loved one begins to need more frequent support, our flexible home care solutions help them stay safe and independent at home. We don't take a one-size-fits-all approach. Instead, we personalise your experience with responsive, attentive, and genuinely compassionate care, so you can feel reassured they are in capable hands.
We understand how overwhelming it can be to leave your loved one if they live with a condition like dementia, arthritis, or diabetes. Our highly experienced Care Professionals are matched based on their specialist knowledge and expertise, so you can feel content knowing your loved one's health conditions are carefully monitored and managed.
We are proud to be the benchmark for exceptional care, so all of our qualified Care Professionals receive training that goes above and beyond the industry standard. When it comes to complex health conditions, you can rest assured that your loved one's safety and wellbeing is always a top priority.
Our live-in care provides round-the-clock support and offers a welcome alternative to residential care, empowering your loved one to remain independent in the environment they know. With person-centred care from someone they recognise, older individuals can benefit from familiarity, friendship, and a consistent care plan.
Thanks again for the great care you all are giving Mum, from someone so reluctant to accept care now looks forward daily to her Care Professionals. BIG achievement!
Janet, Client's Family
Home Instead provide first class care. My care professionals are patient, kind and very reliable. I am very happy with the service they provide
Paul, Client
As I got older, I realised that this service had made me happy in my own home.
Elisie, Client
We operate as a fully managed service rather than a standard care agency in East Lothian, taking a hands-on approach to planning every element of a client's support. Care plans are created through detailed conversations with the client and their family, covering preferences, routines, and anything that's important to how they live day to day. These plans are reviewed regularly and adjusted whenever circumstances change, whether that's a shift in health, a new diagnosis, or simply a change in what someone wants from their week. Our local team coordinates scheduling, manages Care Professional matching, and keeps families informed throughout. We also take responsibility for supervising our Care Professionals and monitoring the quality of care being delivered on an ongoing basis. If something needs to change, we handle it. Families can speak to someone directly whenever they have a question, and they receive regular updates without having to chase.
We adapt our services to fit your life, delivering compassionate, consistent, and attentive care, enabling you to thrive in your home and community.
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