home care

Home care provides personalised support to individuals in their own homes, promoting independence, safety, and quality of life.
what are home care services Edinburgh

04 Jan: What Home Care Services Offer for Elderly People’s Well-being

What are Home care services? They are an essential tool in promoting elderly people’s well-being, offering a comprehensive range of assistance. Companies like 1st Focus Homecare offer services that improve our elderly loved ones’ well-being. The first step in engaging such home health services is typically a care needs assessment. The purpose of this evaluation is to assess the support level needed, ensuring that each person gets appropriate care. Personal assistance, which forms an integral part of these services, can involve help with bathing, dressing, managing medications, and preparing meals…

what is a home carer Edinburgh

14 Dec: What Is a Home Carer? Roles, Responsibilities, and Compassion

Choosing a home carer for a loved one is an important decision, filled with considerations about the kind of support and care they will receive. Here, we’ve aimed to provide a clear, straightforward understanding of what home carers offer and highlight their roles in ensuring comfort, safety, and companionship. We’ll guide you through the services provided, the compassionate approach they take, and how they work to enhance the daily lives of your loved ones, offering peace of mind that they are in capable and caring hands…

Scotland social care crisis

18 May: Scotland: The Social Care Crisis

Scotland, like many other nations, is grappling with a pressing social care crisis. With an aging population and increasing demand for care services, the existing system is struggling to meet the needs of individuals who require assistance. This post aims to shed light on the social care crisis in Scotland, examining the challenges faced and proposing potential pathways to reform.

care staff feedback Edinburgh

12 Apr: Care at Home Staff Survey feedback

1st Focus Homecare pride itself on not only how we look after our service users but also our care at home staff. We are always looking at ways to improve the working environment which at times can be very difficult and challenging. We carry out a care at home staff survey every 6 months to see what areas we can improve on.

Edinburgh Live care at home feature

01 Mar: Edinburgh Live Care at Home Feature Article

Edinburgh Live Care at Home Feature – In November 2022, 1st Focus Homecare had an article written about the care services that we provide in Edinburgh. 1st Focus Homecare are always trying to reach out to people looking for a dependable care provider in Edinburgh. We pride ourselves on the high quality care we provide and are always happy to help people find care and assist with advice on funding for care . . .