A report on older people's experiences of housing support charges, based on enquiries received and evidence from locally based Age Concern staff. Contains key findings, such as LA differences in charg...
Describes retirement housing, (also known as sheltered housing), explains some of the rights that purchasers have and highlights some things to consider when buying retirement housing....
When a person dies, somebody has to arrange the funeral and deal with their estate (the money, property and possessions owned by the person who has dies). This factsheet provides information on ways ...
This explains the payments that can be made by Social Work Departments, so that individual people can arrange their own care to meet the needs that they've been assessed as having. It explains what Di...
Aims to help people find out if they have a right to social services because they are elderly or have a disability....
It is aimed at people who may need help to manage more easily or safely around the home, and gives information about ways to access equipment in Scotland...
An overview of current law on elder abuse as it relates to Scotland...
Information for older people living in Scotland on severe weather, heating and fuel bills, with useful phone numbers....
Advice and information on the help that is available to assist with heating costs and other fuel problems....
This factsheet describes the arrangements that should be made for people leaving hospital and explains which services might be available and how to find out about and obtain them....
A guide to legal arrangments such as power of Attorney, appointees, trusts etc. It briefly outlines the various methods of administration available and the procedures involved...
Information for those considering moving into rented accommodation. Discusses subjects such as applying for council and housing association housing, private renting, sheltered housing, extra care she...
Information for anyone wishing to make a Will....
Information for people who are considering moving into rented accommodation. It covers issues relevant to local authority, housing association, and private landlords, and it includes information on th...
Examines the system of eligibility for NHS continuing care funding, and problems that have arisen....
Information on the kind of services that are available from the National Health Service (NHS) through General Practitioners (GPs -family doctors)....
information about how to deal with noise or nuisance from neighbours; looks at both informal and legal action for resolving problems....
Information about obtaining and paying for legal advice in Scotland....
Information for older home owners on how to get financial help to pay for repairs and improvement work....
Information to help those people who have to organise someone's funeral and/or those people who want to plan ahead for their own funeral....