Private carers in Edinburgh
Edinburgh's EH postcodes run from Leith and the New Town out to Currie, Balerno and the Lothians.
Care Connectors is a direct marketplace: families and carers in Edinburgh find each other by postcode area, and you pay a one-off fee only when you want one person's contact details. We don't take a cut of what you pay a carer.
postcode areas we cover around Edinburgh
Enter your own outward code and choose a radius from 1 to 100 miles — results are sorted by distance, so you see the people who can realistically get to you.
Also searched near Edinburgh
Leith · Musselburgh · Livingston · Dalkeith · Queensferry
What to check before care starts in Edinburgh
- A police check — DBS in England and Wales, Access NI in Northern Ireland, or Garda Vetting in Ireland
- Right to work documentation
- Public liability or care insurance
- Two contactable references from previous care work
Carers self-declare these on their Care Connectors profile. Treat a declaration as a starting point and ask to see the paperwork yourself.
Agency or direct hire?
Home care agencies operating in Edinburgh are regulated by the Care Inspectorate. An agency handles vetting, cover and payroll, which is reflected in the hourly rate. Arranging care directly usually costs less and gives you continuity with one person, but the checks, written terms and cover arrangements are yours to organise. Our guide to private carer costs sets out typical ranges.
Funding and assessments
Before you commit, ask your local council's social work department for a care needs assessment, and a carer's assessment if you're looking after someone. It's worth doing even if you expect to pay privately — it clarifies what's needed and what support may be available.
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