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Arranging Care

1. Assess Your Care Needs

2. Explore your Care Options

2. Explore your Care Options

Self Assessment: Start by considering the level and type of care required. This could be help with daily living activities, personal care, companionship or other specialised services.


Professional Assessment: Contact the local council, or Maclaren Homecare (if you choose to fund the care privately) to request a formal assessment.

2. Explore your Care Options

2. Explore your Care Options

2. Explore your Care Options

There are a number of options available to individuals depending on their needs and type of support required.


Our team of Healthcare Workers can provide assistance with daily living activities, medication management, mobility support in addition to any domestic assistance required such as cleaning, laundry, meal preparation and much more.


3. Financial Considerations

2. Explore your Care Options

3. Financial Considerations

Depending on individual circumstances, care costs may be funded by the local council, or self-funded. 


It's essential to complete a financial assessment in order to determine the service users ability to contribute towards their services.


The service provider must tell you:

  • What the service will include
  • how much the service will cost, before the service begins.

4. Care Planning

3. Financial Considerations

MacLaren Healthcare will work with individuals,  to create a bespoke care plan that suits their needs and lifestyle. 

5. Feedback and monitoring

We work closely with clients to ensure the service meets their expectations by promoting open communication, regular check-ins and encourage feedback. We regularly review individual care plans, adapting the service to accommodate changing needs.

6. Contact us

If you want to discuss care at home options or want to find out more about our services.

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SELF-DIRECTED SUPPORT (SDS)

What is Self-Directed Support?

Self-Directed Support (SDS) in Scotland is designed to give individuals greater choice, control and flexibility over how their care and support is arranged and delivered. SDS allows individuals to shape the support that fits their lifestyle.


SDS allows individuals to tailor care based on personal needs and preferences. Instead of traditional care services where local authorities influence most decisions. SDS puts the service user in control.


The service user can choose how the care is provided, who provides it and where it takes place. This could involve employing their own carers, receiving support from an agency, or combing several types of care.

Four Options of SDS

Option 1: Direct Payment

The service user will receive a budget to arrange and manage their own care. This gives them full control over how the money is spent, such as hiring personal assistants or services directly.


Option 2: Individual Service Fund

Select the services wanted, the local authority will then manage the budget on your behalf, giving flexibility without the responsibility of managing finances.


Option 3: Arranged Services

The local authority arranges and manages the services on the service users behalf, providing support based on their assessed needs, whilst taking individual preferences into account.


Option 4: A Combination of Options

The service user can mix and match the above options to suit their specific needs and circumstances, creating a tailored support package that fits their lifestyle.

Who Can Benefit?

SDS is available to anyone who has been assessed as needing care and support services, including older adults, people with disabilities, mental health conditions, and carers. It ensures  that individuals can lead independent and fulfilling lives with a support plan that aligns with their personal goals.

How can MacLaren Homecare Help?

At MacLaren Homecare, we support individuals and families navigating the Self-Directed Support process. Whether you need guidance on which option may suit you best or how we can work with you to deliver a bespoke care service that fits you lifestyle.


Contact us today.

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