An explantion of EAC's unique 'Care Options' classification of care homes by lifestyle characteristics.....
Sample of the personal 'Care Options' reports produced for clients by EAC's telephone advice service.....
A report on the new national Housing for Older People Awards - the first awards ever to be nominated by the residents of sheltered and retirement housing. The Awards cele....
Sample of the personal 'Housing Options' reports produced for clients by EAC's telephone advice service.....
Details, price list and order form for EAC accommodation Guides and CD, and HOOP Tool materials.....
Information on gadgets to help with simple things such as opening tins, reaching into corners or carrying things, adapting the home with specially designed stairlifts, ba....
This summarises the current policy & legislative context for "green" and "intelligent" housing. It presents examples of extra care and general needs housing developments ....
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 ....
Report of a working group tasked to identify ways to make a positive difference to the lives of people living in sheltered housing, now and in the future. It was also re....
An overview of current law on elder abuse as it relates to Scotland....
The prerequisites of the elderly for living at home: Criteria for dwellings, surroundings and facilities. Final report of of a proect involving Finland, Netherlands, Denm....
Newsletter with series of briefing articles promoting the need for learning and employment opportunities for older people....
The role of HIAs that are well placed to deliver services that can contribute to health & social care objectives. In recognition of the links between poor housing and poo....
This paper expalins the range of accommodation options for people with a leaning disability. It is aimed at workers who give them advise and support to adentify their hou....
A handy guide to performers that specialise in entertaining older people in sheltered housing, care homes or day centres in and around London. The Directory includes det....
Explanation of the laws to protect people from discrimination, and what can be done if you are discriminated against. It covers sex discrimination as well as discriminati....
Explanation of the laws to protect people from discrimination & what can be done if someone is discriminated against. It covers the types of discrimination, the Human Rig....
Information for people with a sensory or physical disability about equipment for use in the home that can help. The kind of equipment available is described, how to find ....
Information about equipment that may be useful for deaf and hard of hearing people, including equipment to help manage tinnitus. It covers alarm clocks, doorbells, smoke ....
Considers issues to be taken into account by anyone considering releasing equity from their home.....
Comprehensive information and advice on choosing and paying for your care and support.....
Case Study 28 is an executive summary of a full report titled "Linking the Evidence-base to Outcomes".....
This information sheet explains what Estate Management Boards (EMB's) are, what they do, and the advantages & disadvantages....
Case Study 21 shows how one Unitary Authority has developed and utilised a
tool to help inform a strategy for housing, support and care for older people.....
Facts about the ethnic minority population in Britain, taken from the 1991 census....
Research revealing the views of older people, their relatives and friends concerning housing options.
329 interviews were conducted in this research. In particular, she ....
An evaluation of an extra care housing development in Marske-by-the-Sea, developed by Anchor Trust.....
An evaluation of an extra care housing development in Marske-by-the-Sea, developed by Anchor Trust.....
This report details the findings of an evalutaion conducted by the University of Cambridge of the local projects of the FirstStop information and advice service for older....
Gives the facts about the benefits of exercise for people with arthritis and includes tips on keeping yourself motivated.....
Information for older UK citizens living in Spain about entitlement to the state pension, pension credit, winter fuel allowance, invalidity allowances, and bereavement be....
Extra care housing is part of the provision of support which is available to more frail older people to enable them to continue living independently for as long as possib....
An overview of developing and managing Extra Care housing for people with mental health problems. It focusses on older people who have a long-standing functional Mental H....
This guide aims to support urban and regional planning professionals engaged in forward planning and development management to respond to the growing demand for extra car....
The purpose of this document is to provide an introduction to the field for those from a variety of professional backgrounds and organisations who may be working together....
The role of extra care housing models, intermediate care and hospital discharge arrangements in providing and accessing housing, care and support for older people who hav....
Summary of the report outlining a research set of competencies which local authorities, registered social landlords (RSL), voluntary and independent sector providers of e....
the report outlines a researched set of competencies which local authorities, registered social landlords (RSL), voluntary and independent sector providers of extra care ....
Essential basic information about extra care housing, explains the various forms of this type of housing, describes the key ingredients and the central principles.....
A definition of extra care housing; evidence of Government support for it; examples of recent developments; guidance on how to improve commissioning.....
Some of the key issues involved in partnership-based strategic planning for extra care in East Sussex. A small conversion from sheltered housing and a larger new scheme c....
A snapshot view of partnership-based strategic planning for extra care in North Yorkshire, highlighting the variety of issues that need consideration in a large and mostl....