Private care at home in Carluke

Private care at home gives you or your loved one the chance to stay in the place that feels most comfortable, your own home, with personalised support from carefully chosen Care Professionals. With Home Instead South Lanarkshire, private care at home can include help with everyday routines, companionship and conversation, and sensitive support with personal care, all arranged around what matters most to the person.

We support older adults and their families in Carluke, Lanark, Biggar as well as nearby communities. Private care at home can be arranged for a few hours a week or for more regular visits, depending on what is needed and what feels right.

Many families tell us they feel unsure when they first start looking at care. It is completely understandable to feel worried, overwhelmed or even a little guilty. Our role is to listen, explain what is possible and work alongside you to find a pattern of support that feels manageable.

When you get in touch, we start with a simple conversation about your situation and what you are noticing day to day. If you would like to explore things further, a member of the team will arrange a home visit to understand routines, health conditions, interests and what a good day looks like for you or your loved one.

From there, we put together a care plan that can bring together several types of support:

• Companionship Care for conversation, shared interests and time together, such as chatting over a cup of tea, doing a jigsaw, baking, going for a gentle stroll or keeping up with favourite hobbies.

• Home Help with light housework, laundry, changing beds, meal preparation, washing up and help with shopping or collecting prescriptions, so the home feels safe, tidy and organised.

• Care at Home visits at agreed times during the day, evening or weekend. A visit might include morning help with washing and dressing, a midday call with a prepared meal and medication prompts, or an unhurried evening visit to support a calm bedtime routine.

• Dementia Care for those living with memory loss or confusion, using clear, calm communication, familiar routines and activities that draw on long term memories.

• Personal Care such as washing, bathing or showering, dressing and continence care, always handled with respect for privacy, dignity and individual preferences.

You choose the pattern of visits that suits you. As needs change, we review the care plan with you and can adjust the times, length of visits or type of support so it stays relevant.

Here are some different ways private care at home can make a difference in day to day life.

Keeping up with appointments and routines

A woman who has always been organised starts missing appointments and feels nervous about travelling alone. A Care Professional visits twice a week to help her look through the calendar, prepare any paperwork she needs and accompany her to local appointments. On other days, shorter visits focus on Home Help, such as sorting post and preparing simple meals, so she feels more settled and on top of things.

Supporting someone after a change in mobility

After a knee operation, an older man finds it hard to manage stairs and everyday tasks. Private care at home provides planned Care at Home visits that include Personal Care support with washing and dressing, help to move safely around the home, and Companionship Care while he carries out gentle exercises suggested by his therapists. The Care Professional also prepares meals and makes sure drinks are within reach, helping his recovery feel safer and less overwhelming.

Encouraging social connection at home and nearby

A lady who lives alone has lost confidence going out but misses chatting with others. A regular Care Professional visits several times a week for Companionship Care, bringing ideas for simple activities such as card games, looking through recipe books together or tending to plants. On some visits, they walk to a nearby shop or cafe, building confidence step by step so she can enjoy a bit of time outside again.

If you would like to explore private care at home, the first step is a simple conversation with the Home Instead South Lanarkshire team. You can call 01555 666474 to talk things through with someone who understands care and can answer your questions in plain language.

If you prefer not to call straight away, you can use the enquiry form on the Home Instead website to outline your situation in your own time. You can also visit the Google business listing using the online map link to see reviews and directions.

Our office is at 7 St Leonard St, Lanark ML11 7AB, UK.