Business Details
9 Years
experience
Emergency
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Trusted Home Care Services in Edinburgh for Personalised Support
1st Focus Homecare specialises in delivering high-quality, personalised home care services in Edinburgh. With a dedicated team committed to compassion and professionalism, we provide tailored support for elderly individuals and those with complex care needs. Our services include personal care, dementia support, live-in care, and hospital-to-home transitions, ensuring clients maintain independence and dignity. We collaborate with the City of Edinburgh Council and NHS to offer flexible care packages, prioritising continuity and meaningful human connection. Our rigorous staff training and regulatory compliance guarantee safe, reliable care, while our local presence ensures responsiveness to community needs. We believe care should empower individuals to live life on their terms, offering peace of mind to families across Edinburgh.
Services
Personal Care
Dementia Care
Companionship Visits
Live-in Care
Respite Care
Medication Assistance
Meal Preparation
Home Help Services
At-Home Health Screenings
Hospital to Home Support
Served areas
- City of Edinburgh
Details
- Year established: 2017
- Employees: 75
Highlights and features
- We offer tailored care plans developed through in-home assessments and ongoing client collaboration.
- Our carers receive specialist training in dementia care, medication administration, and complex health needs.
- We provide 24/7 emergency respite care and live-in support for uninterrupted client safety.
- Our local team ensures rapid response times and deep knowledge of Edinburgh's community resources.
- We partner with NHS and City of Edinburgh Council for seamless care transitions and funding support.
Associations and certifications
- Care Inspectorate
Services
Personal Care
Our personal care service assists with essential daily routines including bathing, dressing, grooming, and mobility support. Tailored to individual needs, it promotes independence while maintaining dignity and comfort. Clients receive consistent care from trained carers familiar with their preferences and medical requirements.
Dementia Care
Specialist dementia care provides structured routines, safety monitoring, and compassionate companionship for individuals with Alzheimer's or other dementias. Our carers receive specific training to manage cognitive challenges while preserving clients' autonomy and emotional well-being through meaningful engagement.
Live-in Care
Live-in care offers continuous assistance from dedicated carers for clients requiring round-the-clock attention. This service maintains safety through constant supervision while enabling individuals to remain in familiar surroundings with personalised support for complex health needs.
Companionship Visits
Companionship services combat isolation through scheduled visits focused on conversation, shared activities, and community engagement. Carers support clients in attending social events or pursuing hobbies, enhancing emotional health while maintaining individual independence.
Medication Assistance
Our medication support service includes timely reminders, dosage organisation, and administration assistance where required. Carers follow strict protocols to ensure medication safety while maintaining detailed records for healthcare professionals and family oversight.
Questions
What home care services are available in Edinburgh?
We offer personal care, dementia support, live-in care, respite services, medication assistance, and meal preparation. Our flexible packages adapt to individual needs through tailored care plans.
How does home care funding work through Edinburgh Council?
Clients can access council funding via care needs assessments. We assist with direct payments and personal budgets, helping clients combine local authority support with our premium care services.
Can emergency respite care be arranged quickly?
Yes, we typically arrange emergency respite care within 24 hours to support family carers during crises or hospital discharges.
Do you provide specialist dementia care?
Our carers receive specific dementia care training, offering structured routines, safety monitoring, and compassionate support tailored to individual cognitive needs.
What are the benefits of home care over residential care?
Home care maintains independence through familiar surroundings, offers one-to-one attention, and provides flexible scheduling while preserving family connections and community ties.
How are care workers trained and supervised?
All staff undergo rigorous training in care techniques, medication administration, and safeguarding. We provide ongoing supervision, regular performance reviews, and continuous professional development.
Reviews (2)
Katherine Morrow
Feb 20, 2023
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1st Focus is a great company to work for. The office staff and senior care team are really friendly and helpful. Carers are well supported and receive appropriate training.
Emmet Reinhardt
Feb 01, 2021
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I have nothing but praise for the 1st Focus Homecare team who visit my elderly mother four times a day. They are always prompt, polite and professional. If they have any queries, they make immediate contact. Therefore, I can only highly recommend this company, and its employees.