Disclaimer Statement

1. Introduction

Welcome to LocalCareGuide.co.uk.

This Disclaimer Statement explains the basis upon which information is provided through this Website, our printed Local Care Guides, PDF publications, Top10 CARE, digital platforms and related publications (“Publications”).

By accessing or using this Website or our Publications, you acknowledge and accept this Disclaimer Statement. If you do not agree with any part of it, please do not use this Website or our Publications.

Please read this Disclaimer Statement together with our:

  • Privacy Policy;
  • Cookies Policy;
  • Editorial Policy;
  • Terms & Conditions;
  • Disclaimer Statement;
  • Accessibility Statement;
  • Modern Slavery Statement.

Together, these documents form the legal framework governing your use of this Website and our Publications.

2. General Information Only

The information published on this Website and within our Publications is provided for general information purposes only.

While we aim to provide helpful, accurate and up-to-date information, nothing published by Local Care Guide should be relied upon as a substitute for your own enquiries, judgement or independent professional advice.

Every family’s circumstances are different, and care decisions should always be based upon your own individual needs.

3. No Professional Advice

Nothing contained on this Website or within our Publications constitutes medical, healthcare, legal, financial, tax, care, regulatory or other professional advice.

You should always seek appropriate advice from suitably qualified professionals before making decisions relating to:

  • care arrangements;
  • health;
  • medical treatment;
  • legal matters;
  • financial planning;
  • care funding; or
  • any other professional matter.

4. Care Decisions

Choosing care for yourself or a loved one is an important personal decision.

Local Care Guide provides information to help families better understand their options, but we do not recommend or advise which care provider, service or organisation you should choose.

We encourage families to carry out their own enquiries, due diligence, ask questions, visit providers where appropriate and make decisions based upon their individual circumstances.

5. Top10 CARE & Provider Information

Top10 CARE is designed to help families identify carefully selected local care providers within a particular locality or care category.

Inclusion within Top10 CARE, or elsewhere within our Publications, should not be interpreted as a guarantee, endorsement or recommendation that a provider is suitable for every individual or circumstance.

Care providers, services, regulatory ratings, staffing, availability and operating circumstances may change over time.

Families should always satisfy themselves that a provider meets their own requirements before making any care decisions.

6. Accuracy of Information

We make reasonable efforts to ensure the information published on this Website and within our Publications is accurate at the time of publication.

However, information may change without notice and we cannot guarantee that all content will always remain complete, accurate or current.

This includes, but is not limited to:

  • provider information;
  • contact details;
  • opening hours;
  • regulatory ratings;
  • local services;
  • community organisations;
  • events;
  • activities;
  • funding information; and
  • website links.

7. Third-Party Organisations

This Website and our Publications may refer to or include information about third-party organisations, businesses, charities, care providers, advertisers, sponsors, community groups and public services.

Unless expressly stated otherwise, Local Care Guide does not own, control or operate these organisations and accepts no responsibility for the services, products, advice or information they provide.

Any relationship between you and a third-party organisation remains entirely between you and that organisation.

8. Advertising & Sponsorship

Our Publications may contain advertising, advertorials,  sponsorship, Featured Local Care Partnerships and other commercial content.

Advertising, sponsorship or commercial participation does not influence our editorial independence or automatically constitute a recommendation or endorsement of any organisation, product or service.

We clearly distinguish editorial content from commercial content wherever reasonably practicable.

Further information is available in our Editorial Policy.

9. External Websites

This Website may contain links to external websites operated by third parties.

These links are provided solely for your convenience and information.

We do not control, monitor or endorse the content, availability, privacy practices or accuracy of third-party websites and accept no responsibility for their content or operation.

Accessing external websites is entirely at your own risk.

10. Website Availability

While we aim to keep this Website available and operating smoothly, we do not guarantee uninterrupted access.

We shall not be liable for temporary unavailability resulting from technical issues, maintenance, circumstances beyond our reasonable control or other events affecting the operation of this Website.

11. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Local Care Guide, its owners, directors, employees, contributors, contractors and associated organisations exclude all liability for any loss, damage, costs or expenses arising directly or indirectly from:

  • the use of this Website or our Publications;
  • reliance upon information contained within them;
  • decisions made based upon information provided;
  • the availability or performance of this Website;
  • third-party organisations or external websites; or
  • any inaccuracies, omissions or changes in published information.

Nothing in this Disclaimer Statement excludes liability where such exclusion would be unlawful under applicable legislation.

12. Changes to this Disclaimer Statement

We may update this Disclaimer Statement from time to time to reflect:

  • changes in legislation;
  • regulatory developments;
  • operational improvements;
  • new services or publications; or
  • changes to our business activities.

The latest version will always be published on this Website.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions regarding this Disclaimer Statement, please contact us at:

Email: hello@localcareguide.co.uk

We will aim to respond as soon as reasonably practicable.

14. Related Legal Documents

Please also read our:

  • Privacy Policy;
  • Cookies Policy;
  • Editorial Policy;
  • Terms & Conditions;
  • Disclaimer Statement;
  • Accessibility Statement;
  • Modern Slavery Statement.

Together, these documents form the legal framework governing your use of this Website and our Publications.

Disclaimer Statement
UK (Scotland) Edition • Version 1.0
Effective Date: 01 August 2026