Welcome to the Long Term Care System.

Sadly a serious injury, a progressive or debilitating illness, or disability can happen to anyone, young or old, at any time. Or, you could just get old and frail. Then the simple activities of daily life you have taken for granted become more challenging as the illness or disability advances and the need for long term care increases.

Although the events leading up to that need are many and varied, things which have to be sorted out urgently are not unique. No matter your age, gender, marital status, cultural background, or religious values the problems are pretty universal.

What we are looking for then is a :-

Is there such a thing as a long-term care system ?
and what are the best care options open to me?
What happens if I need crisis care?
Where can I find out more?

Managing long term conditions from Audit Scotland 2087Kb pdf file hosted by the BBC