Relationship-led and supportive Personal Care in West Lothian (Livingston) from compassionate and experienced home care professionals.
Highest regulatory ratings
16,000+ active clients
Recommended by 97% of our clients
10,000+ carers nationwide
Home Care rating 9.7
Highest regulatory ratings
16,000+ active clients
Recommended by 97% of our clients
10,000+ carers nationwide
Home Care rating 9.7
Personal care is all about support with daily living, whether it’s assistance with bathing, dressing, or simply feeling ready for the day. This support can make a real difference in quality of life, helping you stay happy and comfortable at home. Families across West Lothian take comfort in knowing their loved ones receive compassionate, professional care where they feel most at ease, their own home.
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We understand that personal care is a sensitive area, which is why all our Care Professionals are extensively trained to provide support with compassion and respect. Whether assisting with bathing, dressing, or medication management, they work to promote independence and dignity every step of the way. Recognised as one of Scotland’s Top 20 Home Care Providers, fully regulated to provide personal care, we’re committed to meeting the highest standards, giving you peace of mind.
We offer two types of home care: hourly care, where we visit at set times, or live-in care, where a carer resides in the home. Both are overseen by our care management team and delivered by compassionate Care Professionals. Each care package is made up of of a unique mix services to meet your needs.
Companionship care
We carefully match Care Professionals with clients to ensure a meaningful bond is created.
Home help & meal prep
Keeping the home environment clean, safe, and nourishing with home-cooked meals.
Personal care
Assistance with bathing, dressing, and personal hygiene, always respecting the dignity of your loved one.
Mobility support
Helping your loved one move around their home safely, including transfers and positioning.
Health appointment management
We support you to attend those important health appointments.
Community engagement
We enable you to continue to do the things you enjoy, be it a visit to the garden centre or your local art group.
Transportation
Assistance getting you from A to B, whether it be to go visit a friend or help with your shopping.
Medication management
Ensuring medicines are taken correctly and on time, supporting overall health.
One of the benefits of being based in Livingston is that our Care Professionals are part of a small local team visiting clients at home in West Lothian. We get to know each client, learning their routines, preferences, and the little details that make all the difference. This continuity leads to better outcomes because our team isn’t just meeting needs, they’re anticipating them. Whether it’s helping with a morning routine or ensuring medication is taken on time, the relationship we build with our clients allows us to provide truly personalised care to meet your needs.
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Our visiting local Care Professionals bring both expertise and empathy to every visit, ensuring that each client feels comfortable, respected, and understood. With in-depth training across personal care needs – including bathing assistance and medication management – they’re equipped to provide support that truly makes a difference. This commitment to quality care starts with owner Graham Stevenson and Care Manager Nadine, who both bring a dedication to excellence, ensuring each team member is prepared to deliver flexible, compassionate support tailored to each client’s needs.
Personal care can boost confidence and help clients feel more comfortable doing the things they love, whether that’s spending time with family, pursuing hobbies, or staying active in the community. We’re deeply connected to the local area and collaborate with local organisations to produce our “What’s On Where in West Lothian” guide, a fantastic resource for older adults. We also have strong relationships with many local healthcare professionals and groups to be able to signpost additional support.
Our office provides care for people at home in the following areas:
Livingston, Bathgate, Broxburn, Uphall, Armadale, Linlithgow, Whitburn, Bo'Ness, East Calder, Blackburn, Fauldhouse, Winchburgh, Kirkliston, Balerno, West Calder, Mid Calder, Polbeth, Blackness, Ratho, Newbridge, Blackridge, Stoneyburn, Kirknewton, Addiewell, Seafield, East Whitburn, Longridge, Bridgend, Torphichen, Dechmont, Linlithgow Bridge, Calderwood, Dedridge, Craigshill, Knightsridge, Eliburn, Murieston, Howden, Deans, Pumpherston, Ladywell, Bellsquarry, Uphall Station, Carriden, Philpstoun, Westfield, Breich, Tarbrax, Auchengray, Ecclesmachan, Ingliston, Kirkton, Threemiletown, Muirhouses, Champany, Burnwynd, Harburn, Glenbrook, Wilkieston, West Harwood Crofts, Kingscavil, Bonnington, West Clifton, Faucheldean, Whitecross, Abercorn, Hillend, Humbie, Woodend, Old Philpstoun, Newton, Kinneil, Adambrae, Livingston Village, Bents, Woolfords, Ratho Station, Westrigg, Ballencrieff, Belsyde, Whitehill, Boghall, Whiteside, Camps
If your town doesn’t appear above please check the postcodes below to see if we cover your area:
EH54 9, EH47 8, EH54 6, EH51 9, EH28 8, EH52 5, EH48 2, EH54 7, EH51 0, EH29 9, EH54 5, EH47 7, EH54 8, EH48 1, EH52 6, EH47 0, EH47 9, EH14 7, EH48 4, EH48 3, EH27 8, EH49 6, EH53 0, EH49 7, EH55 8
Home Instead West Lothian (Livingston) is one of 250 locally owned offices that collectively form Home Instead UK. Together, we care for 16,000 clients, delivering one million hours of home care each month. This unique combination of community-focused local offices and the resources of a national network enables us to provide personalised, relationship-led care while leading research and innovation that is transforming the experience of aging. Our services include companionship care, personal care, specialist care (including dementia, palliative, and Parkinson’s), and live-in care.
Physical help given to a person and prompting of an individual to carry out daily living tasks themselves.
Promoting good personal hygiene helps to prevent illness and the spread of infection. It also helps maintain self-confidence and dignity.
A familiar care professional matched with you provides personalised care and support to you in your own home in the way you want it to be provided.
We understand that it can be difficult accepting personal care and that is why you will be introduced to your Care Professionals and they will spend time getting to know you before assisting you with your personal care.
At Home Instead we ensure that each client has a small team of Care Professionals in place to provide you with care so you can be confident that you will have continuity from the same Care Professionals.
At Home Instead, we have a robust approach to ensuring that all Care Professionals have regular observations of practice that we call Support Visits, and assessments of competency for key activities such as handling medication or providing catheter care.
Enable your loved ones to continue to live their life with the support of the West Lothian (Livingston) team. If you would like to hear what clients say about us please take a peek at our Home Care verified reviews. If you would like more information about our high quality Personal Care service, please call us on 01506 346046, or fill out the form below.