Thistle & Thyme brings dependable, dignified care into homes across the capital — helping older people stay where their stories live, surrounded by what they love.
From an hour a week to full live-in support — every package is tailored, reviewed and flexible.
Respectful assistance with bathing, dressing, continence and medication — delivered without ever clock-watching.
Enquire →Specialist support informed by Alzheimer Scotland best practice, built around familiar routines and life stories.
Enquire →Blether over a brew, walks in the Botanics, kirk on Sundays — genuine company from a familiar face.
Enquire →Sleepovers, waking nights and 24/7 live-in care — reassurance for families, independence for clients.
Enquire →Co-ordinated discharge support and reablement that rebuilds strength and confidence after illness.
Enquire →Short-term and emergency cover so family carers can rest easy, from a single afternoon to several weeks.
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Founded in Leith in 2013, we chose our name deliberately: care should be resilient enough to depend on, and gentle enough to feel like home. Ten years on, that balance still guides every visit we make.
"After Dad's stroke we thought a care home was inevitable. Thistle & Thyme proved us wrong — he's still in his own flat in Marchmont, and thriving."
"The consistency is remarkable. Two years, the same lovely carers, never a missed visit. Even in the snow they made it up our hill."
"Their dementia team understood Mum better than we did some days. Patient, skilled and endlessly kind."
Our carers stay with us three times longer than the industry average — because we pay fairly, roster sensibly and treat them as the professionals they are. That stability is exactly what our clients feel at every visit.
Every team member is PVG-checked, SSSC-registered and trained through our in-house academy in Leith.
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Book a free, no-obligation consultation at your home or in our Leith office. We'll listen first, advise honestly, and never rush you into a decision.