Funding Home Care in South Lanarkshire and East Renfrewshire: What You Need to Know

Whether you’re 18 or 80+, navigating home care funding in Scotland can feel overwhelming. This guide explains what the council covers, what private care costs, and how CamCare Support Services can help you arrange support in South Lanarkshire and East Renfrewshire.

At CamCare, we believe in clear, honest advice. We’ll walk you through the options, from Self-Directed Support (SDS) to private self-funding, so you can make confident, informed decisions.

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    • In Scotland, the council may cover:

      • Free Personal Care for adults aged 65+ (e.g. help with washing, dressing, or eating).

      • Care packages for younger adults with assessed needs.

      • Access to services through Self-Directed Support (SDS).

  • If you have savings over £30,000 or choose to arrange your own support, you may need to self-fund home care. CamCare offers transparent pricing and flexible packages, so you only pay for the hours and services you need.

  • SDS is the way councils in South Lanarkshire and East Renfrewshire provide social care. After an assessment, you may be offered one of four options:

    1. Direct Payment – you receive funding to choose and pay for your own care provider (e.g. CamCare).

    2. Individual Service Fund – money is allocated to a provider of your choice.

    3. Council-Arranged Care – the council organises support on your behalf.

    4. A Mix of Options – a combination of the above.

  • 👩‍🦳 Margaret, 78 – Needs help washing & dressing

    • Gets Free Personal Care (65+)

    • Can request council-arranged services or SDS

    👨‍🦽 Tom, 54 – Has MS, needs daily medication support

    • Eligible for support via assessment

    • May receive Direct Payment (SDS Option 1)

    👩‍👧 Emma, 42 – Caring for her daughter with autism

    • May access community support for her daughter

    • Likely eligible for SDS Options 2 or 4

    👨‍⚕️ David, 60 – Lives with early dementia

    • Eligible for Free Personal Care & council-funded support

    • May claim Attendance Allowance

    💰 Julie, 68 – Has over £30k savings

    • Will need to self-fund

    • May receive benefits like Attendance Allowance to help