Organisation that provides a translation service and a 24 hour interpreting service to public sector organisations....
Advice & information about asthma, the symptoms, treatment, alleviation of symptoms, keeping healthy, & helpful foods.....
Information about the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment & prevention of cystitis....
Advice & information about Diabetes, the symptoms, treatment, prevention of complications, diet, and travel.....
Information on the benefits of learning, overcoming the obstacles, the range of opportunities, and how to find information about learning opportunities....
Briefing paper that outlines the issues around learning provision for older people....
A report about involving service users in the development and delivery of home improvement agency and related services.....
Wesite of the Leasehold Advisory Service, an independent advice agency, which provides free advice to leaseholders, landlords, professional advisers etc about the law af....
A guide for leaseholders in retirement property....
Example of an extra care housing facility for older people with dementia, that based on a philosophy of promoting and maximising independence.....
Case Study 35 describes the development of the Centre and identifies some lessons to be drawn from experience to date....
A guide to legal arrangments such as power of Attorney, appointees, trusts etc. It briefly outlines the various methods of administration available and the procedures inv....
Outlines the various methods of administration available and the procedures involved when someone needs help with the collection of benefits and/or the management of thei....
Advice and information on lifelong learning, computers & the internet, research, outdoors (gardening, walking etc), social life, arts & entertainment, sports, reminiscenc....
Ideas to help you enjoy and make the most of your retirement. Even if you can't find anything in it that you'd like to do, it might give you some ideas for other activit....
Information and ideas for leisure activities in homes....
Examines the role of home improvement agencies in assisting their clients to fund repairs, adaptations and improvements to their homes using a variety of possible routes.....
This booklet is aimed at carers who want to continue their involvement in the lives of the people they have cared for, even if they are no longer responsible for their da....
Newsletter containing articles promoting the need for life long learning opportunities.....
This strategy, giving older people greater choice, sets out the government’s vision for meeting the growing housing demands of an ageing population and ways to meet the c....
Published by the Housing LIN and HOPDEV, these leaflets explore key aspects of the Government's housing strategy for an ageing society - Lifetime Homes, Lifetime Neighbou....
A lifetime lease is an arrangement where a commercial company buys a property and then sells you the right to live in that property for the rest of your life, or for both....
This study provides an example of how key data on the household characteristics of older people can inform and underpin local planning strategies and documents such as Ho....
Explanation about learning to lipread, tips to help lipread & make it easier, joining a Lipreading class or learning at home. What is a Lipspeaker, when to use one, findi....
Description of listening equipment, accessories for it, cordless and infrared listening equipment, and using listening equipment in difficult situations.....
Explanation of how someone with dementia who lives alone can be helped by family, friends, and professionals....
Advice on concerns with security, safety and emergencies, difficulties with managing, looking after oneself and getting around, keeping warm in winter and living on a sin....
Advice and information to help people living alone with Parkinsons Disease. It includes practical aids, domestic services, financial matters, safety issues, practical tip....
This report draws on the experience of the residents, including their reasons for moving there, the location, community, amenities, satisfaction etc.....
Concept of negotiation, the process of ownership and the role of relationships in homes for older people....
Enabling older owner occupiers with moderate learning disabilities to live independently....
Inquiry into the need for care and support for the elderly to live longer and more independently in their own homes.....
The aim of the strategy is to ensure that significant imporvements are made to dementia services across three key areas: improved awareness, earlier diagnosis and interve....
Summary, accessible version of the full-length National Dementia Strategy, about the Government's plans for improving health and social care services in England for every....
comprehensive information and advice for people who have osteoarthritis, to help them understand the diagnosis, potential treatment, and to help them cope with daily livi....
Information about rheumatoid arthritis and different approaches to tackling the condition.....
How to identify if your partners hearing is getting worse, what it means for you and your partner if there is a hearing loss, hearing aids, tips for effective communicati....
London Telecare is the organisation representing the Telecare Services operated by most of London's 32 boroughs. It is dedicated to advertising these services across Lond....
Information for those considering moving into rented accommodation. Discusses subjects such as applying for council and housing association housing, private renting, she....
Information for those considering moving into rented accommodation. Discusses subjects such as applying for council and housing association housing, private renting, she....
Why many people become hard of hearing as they get older, signs of hearing loss, what to do if you think you have a hearing loss, and help you can get for your hearing lo....
Information for people who have nowhere to live, or who are facing homelessness. It explains the role of the Council, where to go if you need somewhere to stay urgently, ....