How deafness is described and measured, causes of deafness, hearing aids, communicating with deaf & hard of hearing people, equipment, & the Disability Discrimination Act....
Information and advice about legal rights of people who have debts, and the prorections from people who are demanding payment of money. It covers problems with rent, mort....
Guidance on potential action that can be taken to deal with debt....
Describes the arrangements that must be made to help with, or take over, the management of someone else's affairs. It's aimed at relatives and carers of people who can no....
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....
When a person dies, somebody has to arrange the funeral and deal with the estate (the money, property and possessions owned by the person who has died). This factsheet pr....
Case Study 27 addresses issues of social interaction and isolation, and the promotion of an active and healthier lifestyle....
When people reach retirement age they can choose to claim the state pension or to defer it. This information sheet explains the potential benefit of delaying claiming the....
Explains how HIAs can help giving case studies, minor adaptations & schemes, and costs & benefits....
The aim of this factsheet is to raise awareness among housing with care practitioners and providers of the current agendas and developments in practice around end of life....
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 peopl....
This report sets out the key issues facing all those involved in planning the housing supply, and in planning for communities, for an ageing Britain over the next decade ....
This guide is intended for housing commissioners and providers, and examines what type of housing is needed for an ageing population....
Good practice guide for Home Improvement Agencies on demand management. Promotes good practice and need for strategies to manage increasing demand.....
Early diagnosis of dementia means that a person with dementia can be involved in decision making and planning for their future care needs. FirstStop can provide informati....
Case Study 30 describes Dementia Care Partnership's services and approach....
Written for people with dementia and their carers. It explains the NICE and SCIE guideline. Aims to help people understand the support and treatment options that should....
Information about NHSdental services in England, paying for NHS treatment, and dental health issues for older people....
Explanation of what depression is, its symptoms, the causes, why it is so common in older people, the relationship between depression & dementia, and available treatment.....
Information about depression, the symtpoms and treatment for older people and their carers....
The comprehensive guide to choosing and paying for care - Home support - Care homes - Specialist care - Useful contacts....
Essential basic information about key design principles and issues to consider when designing and developing a brief for a new Extra Care Scheme....
A guide for housing providers to develop strategies for joint housing and community care for older people.....
The guide is designed to help local authorities develop a strategy with regard to Extra Care housing....
Draws together some of the ideas and experiences gained from NAPA's Growing with Age project work with care homes throughout England, and aims to offer practical support ....
Focus on issues around providing specific extra care housing for BME elders. Assessment checklist for commissioners and providers to consider when developing extra care s....
Case Study 23 examines the way Cheshire County Council have developed robust partnerships to develop Extra Care Housing and made best use of public/private finance to mee....
The process of assessment & diagnosis of dementia, it's importance, and what happens....
Factsheet containing facts about visual impairment....
This briefing outlines the changes in television signals, what it means, the options, and timescales.....
Digital Unite (formerly Hairnet) is an independent computer training company specialising in older people. The website has useful links for older people on education & em....
This report and accompanying checklist takes a detailed look at policy and practice in relation to achieving dignity in a housing setting....
Housing Lin case study no 10 - Example of a well-established Direct Payments service, managed by Hampshire County Council in partnership with users of direct payments, ca....
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 ....
A handy booklet that aims to help older people and their advisors locate the right housing advice service.....
Aims to help people find out if they have a right to social services because they are elderly or have a disability. It describes the mandatory and discretionary Social Se....
Aims to help people find out if they have a right to social services because they are elderly or have a disability.....
Helps you to find out if you qualify for Attendance Allowance or Disability Living Allowance which are benefits for people who have health problems or have a physical or ....
Guide explains what the DDA is, the customers and service providers who are covered by the DDA, and how it affects providers and services. It also describes what "reasona....
Information on how to get equipment to help with daily living and with getting about.....
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....
If you have a severe physical or mental illness or disability and need help for more than 6 months you may be able to claim a Disability Living Allowance (DLA). These we....
Through this website you can search for a Disabled Living Centre (DLC) closest to where you live. DLCs provide free information and advice about products that can increa....
This website offers information about the right type of equipment that will help you manage your household chores and day-to-day living without having to depend on other....
Explanation of the legal position for people who are married and are considering divorce or separtion....
The guide sets out the civil remedies and criminal sanctions that are currently available through the courts to victims of domestic violence. It is intended for statutory....
This leaflet tells you about your legal rights if you are suffering any sort of abuse in your home from other members of your family. It also tells you how to get practic....
The criteria on which domiciliary care agencies (including LA provision & NHS Trusts) are assessed. Domiciliary care agencies provide personal care to people in their own....
A good practice guide on domicillary care for sheltered housing staff....
Describes what it is, what drugs can cause it, characteristics and progression of drug-induced Parkinsonism....
Information about medication used to treat arthritis....
Case Study 36 describes a small extra care scheme and day centre targeted primarily at older people with dementia.....
Case Study 19 is a practical guide to help managers in social care, health (primary care) and housing to develop integrated teams and improve services.....
Lessons from different generations and cultures about the importance of 'duty and obligation' can provide powerful levers for change and strngthen community and family re....