These guides are designed to help you recognise when support might be useful and understand what the first step can look like. They are general information, not medical or legal advice.
Sometimes the issue is not a lack of care — it is that someone is spending too much time alone, has stopped doing things they enjoy or has lost confidence getting out.
Regular conversation, a familiar person alongside them, a coffee out or support with an activity can make everyday life feel more connected.
Explore community support →Home help can be useful when ordinary household tasks are becoming tiring, difficult or simply too much to keep on top of.
A regular visit can help keep the home manageable and remove one more pressure from the week.
Explore home help →Yes. If you are worried about a parent, relative or someone you support, you can make the first enquiry and explain what you have noticed. You do not need a perfect explanation.
Talk to John →Self-directed Support is the Scottish system for helping eligible people have more choice and control over how their social care support is arranged.
Read the official Scottish guidance →