Glossary (jargonbuster)
ALarge houses in which 6 to 12 older people have the support of a house manager...
read onServices that help older people deal with problems in their home, or find alternative housing, care or support.
read on...A small group of agencies that have worked together to develop HousingCare.org
read on...Age Concern (England) is the largest charitable movement in the UK concerned with older people
read on...Advice Information and Mediation Service by Age Concern England
read on...Local charitable trusts that provide affordable housing for older people in need
read on...Association of Retirement Housing Managers
read on...A feature of HousingCare.org that will enable you to put questions to the Advice Team at EAC or a partner agency.
read on...An assessments by Social Services of your need for community care services
read on...A form of housing-with-care designed for older people
read on...Devices to help older or disabled people perform tasks they would otherwise find difficult
read on...A welfare benefit paid by the Department of Work & Pensions, tax free and not means tested
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CProvide advice and assistance with housing repairs, adaptations and improvements
read on...Provide advice and assistance with housing repairs, adaptations and improvements
read on...Provider advice and assistance with housing repairs, adaptations and improvements
read on...Assessment by Social Services of you need for community care services
read on...A residential setting where a number of older people live and receive care
read on...EAC's national database of information about care homes
read on...A classification system to help define which sorts of people might be happiest living in which care homes
read on...Choice based lettings schemes allow applicants to bid for council and housing association tenancies.
read on...Independent flats or bungalows built on the same site as a care home
read on...A way of summoning help in case of emergency; also known as carelines
read on...Council Tax Benefit and Housing Benefit are administered by local authorities and are means tested
read on...The Commission for Social Care Inspection (CSCI) inspects and registers care homes in England.
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DDesign Appraisal Guide to help you decide if a scheme is right for you. Click on the link below.
read on...Benefits that enable a person to buy their own care services
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EEAC's Housing Options database contains information about almost all housing for older people in the UK.
read on...Plans which help older home owners to turn some of the value of their homes into cash
read on...Sheltered or retirement housing for frail older people
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FFairer Charging Assessment by Social Services for care and housing support services
read on...Financial benefits available to older people
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HCare provided in an individual’s home, normally of a personal nature
read on...Provide advice, support and assistance to help people repair, improve or adapt their home
read on...HOOP is a questionnaire that helps older people think about where they live and find solutions to any problems.
read on...Hospices strive to offer freedom from pain, dignity, peace and calm at the end of life.
read on...Independent not-for-profit organisation that provide affordable homes
read on...Financial help towards rent and some service charges for private, local authority and housing association tenants
read on...Term sometimes used to reflect a positive approach to making decision about how and where to live
read on...Library of resources maintained by EAC for HousingCare.org
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LRetirement schemes where you can buy part-ownership of a property
read on...Agreement giving the right to occupy accommodation
read on...An arrangement whereby you buy the right to occupy a retirement property for your lifetime
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NCare services carried out or supervised by a qualified nurse
read on...A residential setting where older people live and receive both personal care and nursing care.
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PResidential mobile homes, some resembling bungalows and some closer to traditional caravans.
read on...A few developers may offer part exchange deals, especially on new properties.
read on...A means tested benefit towards a guaranteed level of income for older people
read on...Part of the Department of Work and Pensionsset up to improve the service you receive.
read on...Someone employed by an individual to provide personal care and support
read on...Includes assistance with dressing, feeding, washing and toileting, as well as advice and psychological support
read on...Pets policy varies from scheme to scheme. This is included on our housing and care home details, where known.
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RNot-for-profit housing providers approved and regulated by Government through the Housing Corporation
read on...A residential setting where older people live and receive personal care
read on...Organised group or residents in a sheltered or retirement housing scheme
read on...Short term care, usually in a care home
read on...Specialist housing designed for older people
read on...A large group of retirement or sheltered housing dwellings
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SPerson responsible for managing a sheltered or retirement housing scheme
read on...They cover the cost of services such as maintenance and upkeep of communal areas and equipments
read on...An option of buying a proportion of the value of the property and paying rent on the remainder
read on...Where you buy a share of a property and pay rent on the remainder
read on...Housing for older people with associated facilities and services
read on...The State Retirement Pension is paid to people who have reached retirement age
read on...Services to help older people and others to live independently at home
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TTelecare - Assistive technology: Alarm and monitoring devices to support vulnerable people at home
read on...Concessionary Television Licence (currently £5 per year) is available for all people over 75
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