The causes of back pain and what can help to relieve it....
This study aims to explore the extent to which residents from a wide range of housing and care histories and socio-economic backgrounds can be integrated into a single re....
This document will help if a person is managing the financial and property affairs of someone who may lack capacity to look after some or all aspects of their own financi....
Information about Attendance Allowance & Disability Living Allowance, which are social security benefits paid to help with the extra costs of illness and disability. They....
Looks at some of the things that might make you feel sad and ways of coming to terms with them. It also tells you how to recognise the difference between feeling down an....
A chart that identifies how the length of time spent in hospital will affect payment of welfare benefits....
Information about support for deaf people, communication services, hearing aids and equipment and how to get them.....
State pension age. Retirement pension. Other benefits. Winter fuel payments. Appointees & agents for disabled people. How much they are & how to claim....
Provides brief information about benefits and other sources of financial help for people under State Pension age (currently 60 for women and 65 for men).Covers both contr....
Information and advice about death & bereavement, including grief, difficult times & feelings, picking up the pieces, looking after self, practical concerns & things that....
Emotional & practical information & advice help to deal with the death of someone close. It includes Registration, the funeral, coping with grief, administration of the e....
Comprehensive guide to choosing and paying for care - Home support - Care Homes - Specialist Care - Useful contacts....
Describes what best value is about, and what local authorities are required to do....
Information for Council tenants and leaseholders about Best Value....
Provides information on what to do if you have hearing loss.....
General advice on eye tests and glasses plus guidance for people with more serious sight loss.....
Doorstep salesmen can provide a valuable service, bringing shopping facilities to your home. Unfortunately, not all callers are welcome or genuine. This information she....
Details information from the desk research stage of a proposed "Review of service provision for a changing, diverse older population in England : Extra care housing and c....
If you have accidental leakage of urine or bowel motion, this leaflet may help you to understand why, and give you some ideas on how to tackle the problem.....
Basic parking rules for Blue Badge Holders in London....
Case Study 20 is a summary of the full Report on Health, Housing and Social Services Policies in Sheffield towards BME older people, partly funded by the Housing LIN....
Advice on how to prevent being conned by bogus callers....
An alternative view, expectations, new housing models, business opportunities, care support,....
A Report On Research into Provision for Persons with Dementia in Residential Homes, Nursing Homes and Sheltered Housing....
Information about the short term support that the British Red Cross can help with, I.e. care in the home, medical equipment loans, transport & escort assistance, therapeu....
Information and advice for people who have been the victims of burglary, including practical tips and explanation of how Victim Support can help....
Good practice guide for Home Improvement Agencies on business planning....
Information for people buying or selling property. It includes estates agents, offers, exchange of contract, completion, what the price should include, problems with soli....
Explains what pre-paid funeral plans are, and what to look for in buying one.....
Information and advice about buying a PC. It covers issues to consider, where to buy a pc, thinking about your needs, and it has useful a glossary of terms....
Explains your rights when shopping from home and how to avoid falling victim to cons and scams. Includes information about doorstep selling, bogus callers, and buying by ....
Describes retirement housing, (also known as sheltered housing), explains some of the rights that purchasers have and highlights some things to consider when buying retir....
Describes retirement housing, (also known as sheltered housing), explains some of the rights that purchasers have and highlights some things to consider when buying retir....