Describes what best value is about, and what local authorities are required to do...
Information for Council tenants and leaseholders about Best Value...
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A joint ODPM & DoH good practice guide for local authorities. It advises on how they can establish a quality service to deliver adaptations to the homes of disabled people to meet their needs and stat...
Comprehensive and independent examination of the economics of the Park Homes industry, & range of income sources available to Park owners together with options for their remuneration.Report commission...
Information and advice covering smoke alarms, kitchen safety, pan fires, electric plugs cables & blankets, portable heaters, lights, furniture, cigarettes and candles. Explanation of what to do if a f...
A guide to public transport for wheelchair users : basic facts and advice...
Guide designed to help non-procurement professionals who need to procure (or pruchase) services for older people who need care and support. It is particularly relevant for local authority staff and fo...
Summary of an ODPM publication that promotes the involvement of service users in all aspects of housing related support services. It describes how opportunities for user involvement can be developed, ...
A glossary of health and housing terminology...
Research from the New Horizons Programme - Eight focus groups of 'younger' and 'older' older people explore the influence on participants' housing decisions, and their future housing intentions and as...
ODPM proposal to co-ordinate Information Technology and provide comprehensive information about Supporting People services and providers of support services to professionals and the public....
Findings from the research team from the School for Policy Studies at the University of Bristol from an evaluation of Supporting People Health Pilots commissioned by the ODPM...
Information & advice about fire safety in the kitchen. Cookers, microwaves, electrics, & fire safety equipment are covered, as is treatment of minor burns & what to do if there is a pan fire....
This strategy, giving older people greater choice, sets out the government’s vision for meeting the growing housing demands of an ageing population and ways to meet the changing lifestyle needs and as...
Guidance on the preparation of housing strategies that link housing to health, social care, and other local strategies. Glossary of terms, Introduction to the guidance framework, Executive summary, In...
An update of progress made against the actions set for Government in Quality and Choice for Older People's Housing: A Strategic Framework; & a brief over view of other work undertaken and in progress ...
Most lettings by private landlords which began before 15 January 1989 are regulated tenancies under the Rent Acts, unless the landlord and tenant live in the same house. Part I of the Housing Act 1988...