Elderly Accommodation Counsel News

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Helping older people choose the right home for them

Helping older people choose the right home for them

17/01/2012This new report examines a range of approaches to helping older people make informed decisions about their housing options. The report, commissioned by EAC as part of its FirstStop Advice programme funded by the Department for Communities and Local Gov...

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Independent study explores the value of FirstStop Advice

Independent study explores the value of FirstStop Advice

16/01/2012A new study by Cambridge University endorses FirstStop Advice as a much needed resource in Britain's ageing society. FirstStop is a partnership venture, led by EAC and involving over 20 local partners and 10 national ones in delivering good quality inf...

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Housing LIN Extra Care Scheme Locator launched

Housing LIN Extra Care Scheme Locator launched

07/01/2012The Locator provides detailed information on each of 88 flagship schemes funded by the Department of Health between 2004 and 2010, and is aimed at commissioners, planners, architects, developers and providers of housing and services for older people.

National Housing for Older People Awards 2012

15/11/2011Call to Housing Providers and Managers: enter your schemes for these popular awards. Nominations will be accepted between 1st October 2011 and 29th February 2012.

EAC In Focus autumn 2011 Newsletter

21/10/2011EAC card game as a Resident Consultation Tool. Also more news about the National Housing for Older People Awards 2012.
EAC teams up with Race Online 2012

EAC teams up with Race Online 2012

27/08/2011EAC has teamed up with Race Online 2012 to help older people enjoy the benefits of online activities.

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EAC’s new Resident Consultation Service

23/08/2011An excellent illustrated account of the way the game works and how much residents enjoy it can be found in Inside Housing, June 2011, Need to Know, 'Play Your Cards Right'.

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EAC Quality of Information Mark (QI Mark)

EAC Quality of Information Mark (QI Mark)

22/08/201113 retirement housing schemes managed by Christian Action (Enfield) Housing Association received QI Mark Awards recently, along with 3 managed by Balkerne Gardens Trust and 3 by Bedford Citizens Housing Association. Each of these housing providers has a strong presence in its local community. The QI Mark aims to encourage providers to make available comprehensive and accurate information about their retirement developments, and over 4,000 schemes now carry the QI Mark Logo - look for it as you search our housing directory; click here to find out more about the QI Mark.

OFT Evaluation Commends FirstStop Advice for Older People

13/05/2011The OFT has commended EAC FirstStop's advice service. Read more in FirstStop's latest press release.
Funding secured for EAC FirstStop Advice service

Funding secured for EAC FirstStop Advice service

09/05/2011FirstStop has been awarded a two year funding package worth £1.5m by the Department for Communities and Local Government.

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