Every kind of care
Every kind of care in Glasgow, with what it costs here
Each row is a level of help, with the price carers near Glasgow charge and how much of it there is locally.
The kinds of care in Glasgow
From the least help to the most. Each row links to its section below.
- Companionship visitsCompany, outings and errands£19 to £20 an hour25 nearby carers write about it
- Visiting carePersonal care and help at set times£19 to £20 an hour145 carers within about 45 minutes of Glasgow
- Overnight careA sleeping or waking night£130 to £160 a night31 of the nearest carers do nights
- Live-in careA carer living in, day and night£1,015 to £1,120 a week48 live-in carers within reach
- Care home or nursing homeMoving out of home into careabout £1,160 to £1,410 a weekFees vary by home
Visit and live-in prices are what carers near Glasgow charge on PrimeCarers, our fee included, October 2026. Night prices are the range on PrimeCarers. Care home fees are UK averages, because too few homes here publish theirs.
Help during the day
Help at home during the day in Glasgow
Visiting care
A carer comes for an hour or more at the times you agree, such as a morning call to help someone up and washed.
- 145 carers are based within about 45 minutes of Glasgow, charging £19 to £20 an hour with our fee included, typically £19.
- 14 of the 52 with a rate on their profile drive, which matters for trips out and for visits outside the towns.
Tanyalak F.Coatbridge · 3 years caring“I love helping people live independent lives and I think home care is a really important role.”£20 an hourProfile →
Jenna H.Motherwell · 7 years caring“I offer hourly and visiting care across Motherwell, and after seven years in the role I have learned that every person needs something a little different from their support.”£22 an hourProfile →
Mahesh P.Livingston · 2 years caring“It suits my nature: I would rather do things properly and calmly than rush them, and families in Livingston who have had me visit tend to notice that steadiness quite quickly.”£18.50 an hourProfile →
“Great compassionate person very efficient polite and respectable to my support and needs great motivator and encouraging me to do things with respect and dignity”
Companionship
Visits for company rather than personal care: a conversation, a walk, the shopping or a lift to a club.
- Of the 40 nearest carers with a full profile, 25 write about companionship, conversation or days out in their own profile.
Tochukwu Godson O.Glasgow · 1 years caring“One of the things I enjoyed most in my first year of care work was organising outings for children I supported, simple trips out that gave them something to look forward to and gave me real joy in return.”£18.50 an hour1 reviewProfile →
Mutiu A.Glasgow · 4 years caring“Companionship sits at the heart of how I work. I enjoy cooking meals together, chatting over a cup of tea, or simply keeping someone company through the day.”£18 an hourProfile →
Catherine K.Glasgow · 19 years caring“Day to day this might mean help with washing, dressing and moving around safely, medication reminders, cooking a proper meal, or simply sitting down for a chat and a game of cards.”£19.89 an hourProfile →
“This carer is the most considerate loving and supportive person easily recognises any change in behaviour and addresses it promptly has a great work ethic never late and is very accommodating if the situation arises have total faith in her and she is very loyal always contacts myself regarding all things that need to be considered long may she be able to support me.”
Companionship care explainedCarers who share a hobby in Glasgow
Personal care
Help with washing, dressing, the toilet and continence, from the same carer each time.
- Of the 40 nearest carers with a full profile, 33 describe personal care in their own words, not just on a checklist.
Clare H.Glasgow · 26 years caring“Over the years I have supported people with dementia, stroke, Parkinson's, arthritis and a wide range of other conditions, alongside personal care such as bathing, dressing, medication reminders and catheter care.”£24 an hourProfile →
Mark H.Glasgow · 18 years caring“Day to day that might mean help with washing, dressing, medication reminders, moving and handling, or simply cooking a meal and sitting with someone overnight.”£25 an hourProfile →
Stella Jackie M.Glasgow City · 6 years caring“I am committed to promoting dignity, independence, wellbeing, and choice while building trusting and respectful relationships with the people I support.”£18.80 an hourProfile →
Help with a condition
Care for a condition or a change in health in Glasgow
Dementia care
Care from someone who has looked after people with dementia before and knows how to keep a day calm.
- Of the 40 nearest carers with a full profile, 33 write about caring for someone with dementia.
Courtney T.Strathaven · 16 years caring“This includes dementia, brain injury, learning disabilities and autism, as well as physical conditions such as multiple sclerosis, cerebral palsy, spinal injury and motor neurone disease.”£22 an hourProfile →
Gwen K.Paisley · 2 years caring“Much of my two years in care has involved adults with severe learning disabilities and mental health conditions such as schizophrenia, bipolar and psychosis, alongside dementia, autism, anxiety and depression.”£19 an hourProfile →
Collette S.South Lanarkshire · 21 years caring“With a wealth of experience, i have a natural ability to connect deeply with those in my care, demonstrated by my success in calming a client with severe dementia who had previously struggled to find solace with others.”£19 an hourProfile →
“She kept her mind active and by playing games such as dominoes, she also instituted a movie night, which my mother still enjoys. Elizabeth is also easy to live with, I live at home with my mother. She is good company and an excellent cook.”
Care for Parkinson's, stroke and other conditions
Carers who have looked after someone with a particular condition, such as Parkinson's, a stroke or MS.
- Of the 40 nearest carers with a full profile, 31 write about Parkinson's, stroke, MS or motor neurone disease.
Philip M.Paisley · 9 years caring“I've supported people living with dementia, Parkinson's, stroke, heart disease and mobility problems among others, and I'm just as comfortable sitting quietly for a chat or a game of cards as I am managing more complex physical needs.”£22 an hourProfile →
Nicola F.Glasgow · 10 years caring“Over the years I've supported people with a wide range of conditions, including learning disabilities, autism, rheumatoid arthritis, cerebral palsy, respiratory illness, stroke, heart disease, epilepsy and cancer, as well as people who are bedbound or living…”£20 an hourProfile →
Rosemary Grace A.Glasgow · 6 years caring“Six years of paid care work since then have given me a practical, calm way of handling things, whether that is supporting someone with dementia or Parkinson's, helping after a stroke or operation, or simply being there for someone who wants company.”£22 an hourProfile →
Care after a hospital stay
A few weeks of extra help at home while strength and confidence come back after a hospital stay.
- Of the 40 nearest carers with a full profile, 14 write about helping someone home from hospital or through a recovery.
Eve Sheba C.Cumbernauld · 2 years caring“Day to day, I support people living with dementia, Parkinson's, stroke, arthritis and declining mobility, as well as those who are bedbound or recovering after surgery.”£19.20 an hour1 reviewProfile →
Umo S.Glasgow City · 3 years caring“Over three years I have supported people with dementia, stroke, Parkinson's, heart disease and respiratory illness, as well as those recovering from operations or living with reduced mobility, osteoporosis and arthritis.”£18.80 an hour3 reviewsProfile →
Valerie W.Hamilton · 9 years caring“That grounding has taken me through a huge range of situations, from supporting people living with dementia, Parkinson's and stroke recovery, to helping with respiratory illness, heart disease, cancer and end of life care.”£19 an hour1 reviewProfile →
Palliative care at home
Support at home for someone who is very ill, alongside the district nurses and the GP.
- Of the 40 nearest carers with a full profile, 9 write about palliative care or caring for someone who is very ill.
Shicinga S.Glasgow · 7 years caring“That grounding has stayed with me through seven years of professional care, and I now offer hourly, live-in and overnight support to families across Glasgow, working with conditions ranging from dementia and Parkinson's to stroke recovery, diabetes and end of…”£20 an hour1 reviewProfile →
Elizabeth N.Clydebank · 10 years caring“I have supported people through dementia, stroke, Parkinson's, diabetes, arthritis and end of life care, among other conditions, and I try to bring the same steadiness whatever the situation.”£19 an hour2 reviewsProfile →
Justin N.Glasgow · 5 years caring“I have supported people with dementia, Parkinson's, stroke recovery, arthritis, respiratory illness and end of life care, among other conditions, so I am comfortable adapting to what each person needs.”£18.80 an hour2 reviewsProfile →
Nights and round the clock
Care at night and around the clock in Glasgow
Overnight care
A carer spends the night in the house, either sleeping and on hand, or awake all night.
- Of the 40 nearest carers with a full profile, 31 offer overnight care.
- £130 to £145 for a sleeping night and £150 to £160 for a waking night on PrimeCarers.
Ron P.Wishaw · 16 years caringDoes nights1 reviewProfile →
Nichola O.Hamilton · 10 years caringDoes nightsProfile →
Mariam S.Glasgow City · 6 years caring“Some weeks I am visiting clients for a few hours at a time, others I am living in or staying overnight, and I am happy with any of these.”Does nightsProfile →
Respite care
Cover so the person who does the caring can stop for a while, from a few visits to a fortnight.
- Of the 40 nearest carers with a full profile, 34 do nights or live-in care, which is how most respite is covered.
Joseph T.Glasgow · 5 years caring“Based in Glasgow, I offer hourly, live-in and overnight care, and over five years I have supported people with a wide range of conditions, including dementia, Parkinson's, stroke and mobility difficulties, as well as those needing end of life care.”£18.80 an hourProfile →
Oluwabusayo M.Paisley · 3 years caring“Some weeks I am visiting for a few hours here and there, other weeks I am settled in for a night shift or a longer stretch of live-in care, and whatever the pattern, what I enjoy most is simple company.”£22 an hourProfile →
Hijaueriija T.Glasgow City · 4 years caring“Based in Glasgow City, I offer hourly visiting care, overnight care and live-in care, and over four years I have supported people with a wide range of needs, from dementia and Parkinson's to mobility difficulties and mental health conditions such as anxiety…”£18.89 an hourProfile →
Live-in care
One carer lives in the home and is there through the day and night, with a daily break.
- 48 live-in carers are based within about an hour of Glasgow.
- A week here costs £1,015 to £1,120 with our fee included, typically £1,062.
- Of the 40 nearest carers with a full profile, 26 also do live-in care as well as visits.
Tererai M.Wishaw · 12 years caring“My name is Terry, and my working week has taken many shapes over the years, from live-in placements to overnight shifts to a few hours here and there fitting around a family's routine.”£152 a day1 reviewProfile →
Mbinao T.Glasgow · 7 years caring£160 a dayProfile →
Juliet C.Glasgow · 10 years caring“That same steady, hands-on energy is what I bring to my care work in Glasgow, where I offer hourly, live-in and overnight support.”£140 a dayProfile →
Care homes
Care homes and nursing homes in Glasgow
Care homes in Glasgow are inspected by the Care Inspectorate, and each home publishes its inspection reports. Across the UK a residential place costs about £1,160 a week and a nursing place about £1,410, while a live-in carer here costs £1,015 to £1,120 a week.
Elderly care in Glasgow helps you weigh care at home against a care home, and care at home or a care home goes through what to ask a home before choosing it.
Agencies or private carers
Home care agencies and private carers in Glasgow
Home care agencies
145 private carers near Glasgow
Every carer on PrimeCarers has passed an enhanced DBS, identity and right-to-work check and an online interview before they appear (how we check carers). Agency or private carer compares the two, and the best home carers in Glasgow profiles the best-rated private carers nearby.
Paying for care
Help paying for care in Glasgow
Attendance Allowance is not means tested and can go towards any of these. The council assesses needs for free and can contribute after a financial assessment, and NHS Continuing Healthcare pays in full when needs are mainly health needs. Funding care sets out each route and who to contact.
Questions
Questions families in Glasgow ask about the types of care
145 carers within about 45 minutes of Glasgow offer care at home, from companionship visits to live-in care. Away from home, care homes and nursing homes.
For one person it is usually about the same: a live-in week here is typically £1,062 with our fee included, against about £1,160 for a care home place. For a couple, one live-in carer costs about £1,350 a week, far less than two care home places. Care at home or a care home goes through the decision.
Often, yes. Attendance Allowance is not means tested and helps with the cost of care at any level. The council can contribute after an assessment, and the NHS pays in full when needs are mainly health needs. Funding care sets out each route.