The second and final report of a UK enquiry, whose first report 'Promoting mental health and well-being in later life' was published in 2006....
Basic information about income tax for older people for the tax year 6 April 2004 to 5 April 2005. There will be a new edition in April 2005....
Information on help available towards the cost of installing and using a telephone and other services available for older and disabled people....
Proforma to complete to inform your next-of-kin and executor/s after your death about your affairs . Includes sections to complete about what documentation etc you have and where they can be found....
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...
This factsheet explains what you should think about before making your will; how to decide whether to use a solicitor; and how to make sure that the will is
effective and your wishes are carried out...
This guide is split into two sections. The first helps you assess your finances, balance your budget and deal with any debts. The second looks at how you can boost your income....
This guide is designed to help you take a look at your finances and identify your needs. It suggests questions to ask and ways to find the right accounts and policies for you....
Immigration status. Income. State pensions. Other social security payments. Health & Social services. Housing. Cost of living. Leisure & education...
A checklist of the things that generally need to be done by people moving home...
Describes the continuing health care services which may be available to older people from the National Health Service....
This factsheet gives information on how to resolve disputes with neighbours and what to do in case of noise nuisance or harassment....
An rexamination of how older people are faring in 2003 following a report in 2000 called "Overlooked and Excluded". It updates understanding on how older people benefit from and are involved in regene...
Information about the Civil Partnership Act 2004, effective from 5th December 2005, which can give same-sex couples legal recognition for their relationship. By registering a civil partnership, a same...
Information about park homes (sometimes called mobile homes) for people who own one or who are considering this. Information includes legislation, rights, and payment of Utilities charges...
This factsheet explains what financial assistance may be available to help you meet the costs of social care support needed to enable you to stay in your own home....
This factsheet explains how being part of a couple can affect a care home resident’s eligibility for local authority assistance with care home fees and both partners’ eligibility for social security b...
This factsheet is about Pension Credit (PC), a benefit with two parts:
1. PC Guarantee Credit provides a guaranteed level of income for people over
the qualifying age, which is increasing at th...
Suggestions on where to go to get information on holidays for older and disabled people....
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....