Home care in Midlothian
Checked, self-employed carers for families across Midlothian, for hourly visits, nights or live-in care. You speak to carers first, then choose.
Midlothian at a glance
About 19,800 people aged 65 or over live in Midlothian, 19.8% of its 100,400 residents (ONS mid-2025 population estimates). About 2,100 people in Midlothian are aged 85 or over. Midlothian has about 283 people per square kilometre.
Population figures: ONS mid-2025 population estimates.
Care at home in Midlothian
- Hourly care in Midlothian: visits of 2 hours or more, at times that suit you, from £25 an hour
- Live-in care in Midlothian: a carer living in the home for daily support, £1,100 a week
- Overnight care in Midlothian: sleeping or waking nights, so nights are safe
- Respite care in Midlothian: cover while a family carer takes a break
- 24-hour care in Midlothian: two carers sharing the day and the night
- Companionship care in Midlothian: company, outings and help with daily routines
- Dementia care in Midlothian: a familiar carer and a steady routine at home
Not sure which type fits? See home care explained or care for specific conditions.
Arranging and funding care in Midlothian
Adult social care in Midlothian is run by Midlothian Council. Ask Midlothian Council for a free needs assessment: apply for a needs assessment on GOV.UK. A needs assessment is worth having even if you plan to pay for care yourself, because it sets out the help needed in writing.
In Scotland, personal care from the council is free if the care needs assessment shows it is needed, whatever the person's age, income or savings, and NHS nursing care at home is free; the council may charge for other help, such as housework (mygov.scot). Benefits such as Attendance Allowance and NHS Continuing Healthcare can also help; see paying for care at home.
Coming home from hospital
The main NHS hospitals serving Midlothian include Midlothian Community Hospital. If your relative is coming home from hospital, care can start at short notice when a suitable carer is available near them. Tell us the discharge date as early as you can, and see short-notice care.
How LCH Care works in Midlothian
Tell us what is needed
Where in Midlothian, the help needed, and when care should start.
See matched profiles
Profiles say what experience each carer has.
Speak first
Talk to carers by phone or video call before you choose.
Care starts
You and your carer agree the routine, and change it as needs change.
There is no office in Midlothian to visit: LCH Care is an introductory agency. Hourly care costs £25 an hour, with at least 2 hours a visit, and live-in care costs £1,100 a week. You pay LCH Care weekly, and LCH Care pays your self-employed carer. See how it works and pricing.
Towns and districts in Midlothian
LCH Care matches families across Midlothian, including these 6 towns, villages and districts:
Postcode districts
Postcode districts in Midlothian include EH17, EH18, EH19, EH20, EH22, EH23 and EH26.
Nearby areas
Questions
Do you arrange home care across Midlothian?
Yes. LCH Care matches families anywhere in Midlothian, including Dalkeith, Loanhead, Penicuik and Bonnyrigg, with checked, self-employed carers. Availability depends on carers near you, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
How much does home care cost in Midlothian?
Wherever you live in Midlothian, hourly care with LCH Care costs £25 an hour, with at least 2 hours a visit, and live-in care costs £1,100 a week. Your written quote confirms the full price before care starts.
Who do I contact for a needs assessment in Midlothian?
Ask Midlothian Council for a free needs assessment: apply for a needs assessment on GOV.UK.
Can care start when someone leaves Midlothian Community Hospital?
Yes, when a suitable carer is available near them. Tell us the discharge date as early as you can, and we will send profiles of carers who can start.
Is personal care free in Midlothian?
In Scotland, personal care from the council is free if the care needs assessment shows it is needed, whatever the person's age, income or savings, and NHS nursing care at home is free; the council may charge for other help, such as housework (mygov.scot).
Do you have an office in Midlothian?
No. LCH Care is an introductory agency without local offices. You speak to carers by phone or video call, and your carer comes to your home.
Care at home in Midlothian
Tell us what is needed in Midlothian, and we'll call you back and send profiles of suitable carers.