Housing and care related resources

This section contains an a-z listing of all resouces stored in the HousingCare.Org library.

Resources beginning with I

• i2i
  Guidelines on producing printed materials that are accessible to people who are blind or partially sighted
• Identifying & Targeting Vulnerable Groups
  Good practice guide for Home Improvement Agencies about identifying and targeting vulnerable groups. It identifies good practice in identifying people who can face additional barriers to accessing services, and ways to target them.
• Impact of low fees for care homes in the UK
  Results of a postal survey carried out in January and February 2004 by Jane Ball, and commissioned by the RCN. The survey was addressed to nurses who at that time were working in a care home setting, and it primarily sought responses on residents funding for their care home, but also looked at perceptions quality
• Improvement Drivers in Local Authority Housing
  This report examines the factors that have resulted in local authorities (and ALMO's) significantly improving their performance. The evidence from Audit Commission inspections is examined, and 20 cases are evaluated
• Improving Lives, Improving Life. The findings of a study on the key strategic issues facing the long term care for older people sector
  As title. The report is based on a study launched by ECCA, & sponsored by P&G Proessional, who commissioned Laing & Buisson to conduct interviews of representatives of long term care providers, analyse the results & produce the report. The main findings show an overall positive tone, with providers open to new ideas & innovative solutions to significant challenges ahead with an increasing older population in need of long term care
• Improving Lives, Improving Life: A Summary
  Summary of research findings of a study launched & sponsored by ECCA and P&G Professional who commissioned Laing & Buisson to conduct interviews with representatives of long term care providers in England, analyse the data & produce the report. This summarises the key findings.
• Improving services and support for older people with mental health problems
  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.
• In Debt? Help Yourself Out!
  Tips on how to manage debt, and organisations that can help
• In Good Repair
  A guide (produced with help from the Newcastle Older People & Carers Reading Group) for older & disabled people about organising home repairs & adaptations, including help with the costs, finding a builder & organising the work
• Income Tax
  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.
• Income Tax & Pensioners
  Overview of income tax for pensioners
• Income Tax for People aged 65 or Over
  Introduction, What taxable income is, what tax allowances and reliefs can be claimed, how much tax must you pay, how the tax is collected, and getting a tax rebate on retirement
• Income withdrawal - a retirement option for you?
  This is aimed at people who are approaching or who have reached retirement age, have a pension fund and want to take a tax free lump sum or start drawing an income from it. It explains how income withdrawal works, the advantages and disadvantages, how to get advice on making a decision, and where to get more information.
• Independent advocacy with older people
  Independent advocacy is needed so that older people can secure and exercise their rights and choices; ensure that their voices are heard when
  decisions are made concerning their care and quality of life; and to combat age discrimination and abuse.
  This report captures the highlights and headlines of the Older People’s Advocacy Alliance (OPAAL) UK conference on Independent advocacy with older people, held in London in July 2002.
• Independent Age
  This charity helps older people on low incomes to stay independent, by providing a regular income, emergency grants, equipment, volunteers to befriend etc.
• Independent Living & Arthritis
  Information about who can help, making changes to your home, aids and adaptations, mobility, technology and security, personal assistance, and welfare benefits
• Independent Park Home Advisory Service website
  Independent Park Home Advisoory Service (IPHAS) is a voluntary organisation that offers advice and information to anyone considering Mobile/Park Home Living, and to anyone already living on a residential Mobile Home Park.
• Information & Communication Technology and Residents of Sheltered Housing
  A report of a day workshop held by and for practicioners to examine how sheltered housing can offer a stimulating environment wherein ICT may be introduced to older people.
  The Report gives brief outlines of 6 case study projects presented to the workshop plus a good practice guide drawn from the experiences gained.
• Information about Telephones
  Information on help available towards the cost of installing and using a telephone and other services available for older and disabled people.
• Information: other useful organisations
  Details about agencies and organisations that older people and their familes may find useful
• Inheritance Tax (IHT)
  Information about Inheritance Tax, covering how this may affect funding a care home, & advice about Trusts & Wills
• Inrtermediate Care Services within Extra Care Sheltered Housing in Maidenhead
  Housing LIN Case Study no 14. Example of an integrated intermediate care service providing short term, intensive support and assistance combined with the facilities and services offered by extra care housing
• Ins and outs of Bathing
  An Ability guide for disabled and elderly people
• Instructions for my next-of-kin and executors upon my death
  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.
• Internet Access and Online Services for Older People Living in Sheltered Housing
  Report on a small scale study that explored how older people in sheltered homes use the internet and how they and their carers feel about onlilne service access
• Introducing Arthritis
  An overview of arthritis and rheumatism. The causes, symtoms, andf treatment for arthritis
• Introducing British Sign Language
  Explanation of learning British Sign Language, how deaf people communicate, the deaf community, sign lanuage in different countries, regional variations in BSL, and BSL signs that are useful in every day life
• Introduction to the Financial Services Authority - information for consumers
  Explains the role of the FSA, the independent watchdog that regulates financial services in the UK and protects the rights of retail customers. Also explains the financial services not covered & the organisations that do regulate them.
• Irish Links
  An on-line Directory of Irish not-for-profit organisations that use the internet. Categories include older people, housing & homelessness, health.