Our guest blogger, Annie Brown from Bright Care, gives some tips on how to choose a care provider when care services are required for yourself, or for a loved one, at home. Characteristics of a ...Read more
Elderly Care
Cost of Care: How Does England Compare to Scotland?
As with many areas of law, those covering the cost of care for the elderly differ depending which side of the border you’re on. In this article, we’ll explain the differences in more detail and take a ...Read more
Changes to Care in Scotland: Is Care at Home Working?
The Scottish Government has made attempts to improve the care system by having more elderly people care for in the community rather than in a hospital. However, they are now facing mounting evidence ...Read more
Reshaping Care for the Elderly
Progress in shifting care for older people from hospitals to the home will become more difficult in future because of decreasing budgets and a rapidly aging population. This is the finding of a ...Read more
Rising House Prices and Estate Planning
House prices in Scotland continue to climb – up 40% since 2009 while the Inheritance Tax (IHT) threshold remains frozen at £325,000, therefore more families are unwittingly being pulled into the IHT ...Read more
Tackling Loneliness through Digital Skills
Teaching the older generation some basic digital skills such as how to email and how to use social networking sites and search engines could help tackle the loneliness that is prevalent amongst many ...Read more