Scotland Guides
Scotland Care Funding Guide: Means Test, NHS Continuing Healthcare & Attendance Allowance
Coming SoonScotland Power of Attorney & Guardianship Kit for Aging Parents
Coming SoonGeneral Resources
These guides work no matter where you live:
Articles for Scotland
12-Week Property Disregard Scotland: Protecting Your Parent's Home
How the 12-week property disregard works for care home fees in Scotland, including timing traps, deferred payment agreements, and when the home is exe…
Alternatives to Age Scotland and Care Information Scotland for Arranging Elderly Care
Age Scotland and Care Information Scotland explain the rules but don't give you a plan. Here are the alternatives that actually help you arrange care.
How to Arrange Care for an Elderly Parent in Scotland
Step-by-step guide to arranging care for an elderly parent in Scotland, from the initial council assessment through home care options and funding deci…
Best Care-Arranging Resource for Families Managing From Outside Scotland
If you live in England or Wales but your parent is in Scotland, here's the best resource for navigating Scotland's completely different care system re…
Best Care-Funding Guide for Self-Funders Worried About the Family Home in Scotland
If your parent is self-funding care in Scotland and you're terrified about losing the family home, here's the guide that maps out every protection ava…
Care Home Contract Scotland: What to Check Before You Sign
How to audit a Scottish care home contract for hidden fees, top-up charges, and unfair clauses. Covers NCHC standard rates and self-funder contract tr…
Care Home vs Home Care in Scotland: Comparing Costs, Funding, and Quality
Should your parent stay at home or move to a care home in Scotland? Compare funding rules, weekly costs, and quality of life factors under the Scottis…
Choosing a Care Home in Scotland: Questions to Ask and What to Check
How to evaluate and choose a care home in Scotland. Covers Care Inspectorate reports, visit questions, specialist needs, and avoiding common selection…
Council-Funded Care in Scotland: How to Qualify and What It Covers
How council-funded care works in Scotland, including capital thresholds, tariff income, personal expenses allowance, and the difference between home a…
Elderly Parent Not Safe at Home in Scotland: What You Can Do
What to do when an elderly parent is no longer safe living at home in Scotland. Covers emergency assessments, adult protection referrals, and Section …