Every kind of care
Every kind of care in West Lothian, with what it costs here
Each row is a level of help, with the price carers near West Lothian charge and how much of it there is locally.
The kinds of care in West Lothian
From the least help to the most. Each row links to its section below.
- Companionship visitsCompany, outings and errands£19 to £20 an hour26 nearby carers write about it
- Visiting carePersonal care and help at set times£19 to £20 an hour55 carers within about 45 minutes of West Lothian
- 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£1,026 to £1,173 a week19 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 West Lothian 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 West Lothian
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.
- 55 carers are based within about 45 minutes of West Lothian, charging £19 to £20 an hour with our fee included, typically £19.
- 21 of the 55 with a rate on their profile drive, which matters for trips out and for visits outside the towns.
Grace B.Edinburgh · 3 years caring“I try to bring the same patience and warmth to every visit, whether someone needs a little help getting through the morning or full round the clock support.”£18.80 an hourProfile →
Itunuayo O.Edinburgh · 2 years caring“That mix of international training and hands on UK experience, nearing six months now, has taught me how to stay calm and adapt quickly, whether I am settling into a new home or getting to know a client's routine for the first time.”£18.50 an hourProfile →
Shona D.Dunfermline · 10 years caring“My working week can look quite different from one day to the next, moving between hourly visits, overnight stays and longer live-in placements across Dunfermline.”£18.50 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
Visits for company rather than personal care: a conversation, a walk, the shopping or a lift to a club.
- Of the 45 nearest carers with a full profile, 26 write about companionship, conversation or days out in their own profile.
Chloe P.West Lothian · 1 years caring“I believe that great care is not only about supporting physical needs but also about building meaningful relationships, offering companionship, and helping clients feel valued and respected.”£19.20 an hour1 reviewProfile →
Olufemi D.Edinburgh · 1 years caring“I would be glad to meet you or your family for a chat about what support would help most.”£18.80 an hour1 reviewProfile →
Juliet C.Glasgow · 10 years caring“For me, companionship sits at the heart of good care. I enjoy cooking a proper meal and sharing it at the table, chatting over a cup of tea, or heading out for a walk together.”£18.80 an hourProfile →
“She listened diligently to what my mother wanted/was saying and always managed to come up with a solution that seemed to placate her. Magreth shows great professionalism blended with empathy. She is an intelligent and observant person and can reassess a situation and make suggestions for changes/improvements. I trust her 100% for her good judgement, kindness, and ability to adapt where necessary.”
“No task was too much for her and she even took my mother on the dance floor in her wheelchair so that she could join in the dancing. Katarzyna also ensured that my mother was reminded when to take her medication. My mother and I would highly recommend her for this type of role in the future. My mother wishes that Katarzyna lived close to our home in England.”
Companionship care explainedCarers who share a hobby in West Lothian
Personal care
Help with washing, dressing, the toilet and continence, from the same carer each time.
- Of the 45 nearest carers with a full profile, 35 describe personal care in their own words, not just on a checklist.
Sylvia N.City of Edinburgh · 10 years caring“Day to day, I help with medication reminders, meals, dressing, bathing, toileting, catheter care and moving with a hoist where needed.”£20 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 →
“My mother benefited from a level of assistance, support, care & love it would be difficult to find elsewhere & for which I am extremely grateful. I am happy to recommend Precious to any potential client & their family, with the highest level of confidence that they would receive the utmost care & attention.”
Help with a condition
Care for a condition or a change in health in West Lothian
Dementia care
Care from someone who has looked after people with dementia before and knows how to keep a day calm.
- Of the 45 nearest carers with a full profile, 36 write about caring for someone with dementia.
Tanyalak F.Coatbridge · 3 years caring“I'm friendly, helpful and I have a lot of experience with dementia and visual impairment. I'm currently working as a support worker in resident retirement housing.”£20 an hourProfile →
Jenna H.Motherwell · 7 years caring“Over that time I have supported people living with dementia, Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis, motor neurone disease and stroke, as well as those recovering from orthopaedic injuries or managing conditions like COPD, heart disease and cancer.”£22 an hourProfile →
Neil B.Edinburgh · 7 years caring“I've supported people with dementia, Parkinson's, stroke, arthritis and a range of other conditions, including end of life care.”£20 an hourProfile →
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 45 nearest carers with a full profile, 33 write about Parkinson's, stroke, MS or motor neurone disease.
Amanda Jane M.East Lothian · 10 years caring“My experience covers a wide range of conditions, from dementia and stroke to Parkinson's, multiple sclerosis, motor neurone disease and mental health conditions such as anxiety, depression and schizophrenia.”£18.80 an hourProfile →
Shona R.Dunfermline · 15 years caring“I have supported people with dementia, stroke, heart disease and respiratory illness, as well as those managing diabetes, osteoporosis, rheumatoid arthritis and declining mobility.”£25 an hourProfile →
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 →
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 45 nearest carers with a full profile, 14 write about helping someone home from hospital or through a recovery.
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 →
Tererai M.Wishaw · 12 years caring“Over twelve years I have worked in live-in support, domiciliary care, hospitals and mental health residences, and I hold an HNC in social care alongside that practical grounding.”£19.50 an hour1 reviewProfile →
Catherine K.Glasgow · 19 years caring“Based in Glasgow, I offer hourly, live-in and overnight care, and over the years I have supported people with a huge range of conditions, from dementia and stroke recovery to Parkinson's, diabetes and mental health needs like anxiety and depression.”£19.89 an hourProfile →
Palliative care at home
Support at home for someone who is very ill, alongside the district nurses and the GP.
- Of the 45 nearest carers with a full profile, 15 write about palliative care or caring for someone who is very ill.
Katarzyna M.Edinburgh · 3 years caring“I'm Kasia, based in Edinburgh, and I provide hourly visiting care, working with clients living with dementia, Parkinson's, stroke, arthritis and a range of other conditions, as well as those needing help after surgery or towards the end of life.”£30 an hour2 reviewsProfile →
Christine M.Edinburgh · 23 years caring“I've also supported people through dementia, stroke, Parkinson's, diabetes and many other conditions, and end of life care, always keeping things calm and steady.”£25.30 an hourProfile →
Adaobi A.Edinburgh · 5 years caring“Five years in, I've worked across dementia, Parkinson's, MS and end of life care, among others, and I've learned to adapt to whatever a household needs.”£25 an hourProfile →
Nights and round the clock
Care at night and around the clock in West Lothian
Overnight care
A carer spends the night in the house, either sleeping and on hand, or awake all night.
- Of the 45 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.
John A.Alloa · 9 years caring“I’m available for day, evening, weekend, and overnight support across Clackmannanshire and surrounding areas, and I’m happy to travel further when needed.”Does nights9 reviewsProfile →
Ron P.Wishaw · 16 years caringDoes nights1 reviewProfile →
Rosemary Grace A.Glasgow · 6 years caring“My work in Glasgow takes different shapes through the week, from hourly visits to overnight stays and longer live-in periods, and what I enjoy most is the steady, everyday kind of care: sitting down for a proper chat, sharing a meal, helping someone keep hold…”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 45 nearest carers with a full profile, 35 do nights or live-in care, which is how most respite is covered.
Courtney T.Strathaven · 16 years caring“I offer hourly and overnight care around Strathaven, and over 16 years I have built up experience across a very wide range of conditions.”£22 an hourProfile →
Lesley R.Dunfermline · 4 years caring£19.20 an hourProfile →
Collette S.South Lanarkshire · 21 years caring£19 an hourProfile →
Live-in care
One carer lives in the home and is there through the day and night, with a daily break.
- 19 live-in carers are based within about an hour of West Lothian.
- A week here costs £1,026 to £1,173 with our fee included, typically £1,061.
- Of the 45 nearest carers with a full profile, 22 also do live-in care as well as visits.
Care homes
Care homes and nursing homes in West Lothian
Care homes in West Lothian 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 £1,026 to £1,173 a week.
Elderly care in West Lothian 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 West Lothian
Home care agencies
55 private carers near West Lothian
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 West Lothian profiles the best-rated private carers nearby.
Paying for care
Help paying for care in West Lothian
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 West Lothian ask about the types of care
55 carers within about 45 minutes of West Lothian 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 £1,061 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.