Bright Care

13/02/2026

Maggie, a client of Bright Care Edinburgh, enjoys both painting and drawing, usually focussing on landscapes. This is the first time she has drawn a picture of herself with her carer. We love the way she has drawn them sitting together, chatting, laughing and discussing travel. She has really captured the special bond they share.

10/02/2026

Our client Jo in Brighton & Hove really enjoyed her delicious fish and chips whilst out with her carer!

Our visits start from 2 hours so our Carers have quality time to spend with their clients and can enable them to keep doing the things they love!

06/02/2026

Kristina, a Carer in our Horsham branch, sent us these fabulous frosty photos taken on a trip to Wakehurst Gardens. Kristina's client Tania loves to go on walks and really enjoyed the chilly stroll and the stunning views!

03/02/2026

Some of our clients have been enjoying celebrating Burns night. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

Margaret (pictured) is a client of our Edinburgh branch. She has always been a gracious host, planning many events. Supported by her carer, Margaret hosted some friends to celebrate Burns Night with a Burns supper and a wee dram to toast the Baird.

Our Stirling branch helped one of their live-in clients celebrate Burns night with a delicious Burns supper of haggis, neeps and tatties and a few poems.

01/02/2026

Recruitment - how are carers trained?

At Bright Care, we take pride in recruiting the best Care Assistants to deliver exceptional care to our clients. When the Carer recruitment process is complete, all our new staff take part in a 4 day, onboarding programme at the Bright Care Training Academy to ensure they are equipped to deliver the highest standards of care.

In our latest blog, we take a closer look at how carers are recruited and trained, from the initial application through to the start of their work with clients. We hear from Mary, a Carer who has recently completed the process, Keira, her Branch Manager and Karen, Staff Trainer at the Bright Care Training Academy.

Find out more: https://brightcare.co.uk/news/training-academy/recruitment-how-are-carers-trained/

29/01/2026

A huge congratulations to the latest Care Assistants to complete our training!

All our new staff attend a four day induction at the Bright Care Training Academy in Perthshire. When looking for Care Assistants, it's a positive can do attitude we look for, you don't need to have a background in care, out training covers everything you need to know.

You can find out more on our website: https://brightcare.co.uk/careers/bright-care-academy/

26/01/2026

Our clients have been busy baking this week!

Pictured is Edith who is delighted with her recent bread-making efforts. Edith was a keen baker in her younger years, but due to her dementia, she is no longer able to bake independently. Her carer Jill has been assisting her in the kitchen, allowing Edith to continue doing an activity she truly loves.

In Glasgow, Carer Isha and her client Mrs A made a delicious banana bread and crumble together.

With visits from two hours, our Carers have quality time to spend with their clients. This means carers have the time to support their clients to keep doing the things they love.

22/01/2026

Maggie, a client of our Edinburgh branch, recently celebrated her 89th birthday with a lovely afternoon tea with family and friends. Samantha, her live-in carer was on hand to support Maggie with all the plans; from decorating the house, to making the food and even collecting a friend from a nearby nursing home to join the party. Everyone had a really lovely afternoon and it was great to see Maggie surrounded by so many loved ones.

18/01/2026

How much do you know about the Bright Care story?

Bright Care’s founder and CEO, Tim Cocking has spent years building an award winning home care company that supports older people to live their later years with joy and purpose in their own homes. Under Tim’s expert leadership, Bright Care has grown from one small branch in Edinburgh, to multiple branches across the UK.

Read more about Tim and his inspiring journey on our latest blog: https://brightcare.co.uk/news/tim-cocking-founder-and-ceo/

04/01/2026

Recruitment - what we look for in Care Assistants

When recruiting Care Assistants at Bright Care, we look for people with the right character, values and commitment. A background in care isn’t necessary, we look for people with a positive attitude and the ability to build good relationships with clients, their families and the wider team. The Care Assistant role is varied and the duties are tailored to the needs of the client. Our Care Assistants find their work really fulfilling and they are well rewarded for the work they do, bringing joy to later years.

Find out more on our blog: https://brightcare.co.uk/news/training-academy/what-we-look-for-in-care-assistants/

Our Care Assistant roles and responsibilities include personal care, light housework, meal preparation, assistance with medication and outings.

01/01/2026

Wishing you a very happy 2026, from everyone at Bright Care. ⭐

31/12/2025

The festive period has been a busy time for our team. At Bright Care, we are dedicated to bringing joy to the lives of our clients all year round and at Christmas, we love helping people soak up the music and atmosphere of the season. Our Carers have been working hard to arrange festive outings to carol concerts and beautifully decorated local landmarks as well as making our clients homes Christmassy.

Together, these simple but thoughtful moments have made this Christmas season feel special for everyone involved.