Expert information and advice about cancer, the lates news about cancer services, helpful organisations and publications,

Report, based on interviews with older people, about the need to maintain independence in the home or more appropriate accommodation

Explains good practice by giving ideas, hints and tips on how to light your home effectively with different types of household and task lighting, and the potential benefits for people experiencing sight loss. At the end of the guide you will find details

This factsheet explains what you should think about before making your will; how to decide whether to use a solicitor; and how to make sure that the will is effective and your wishes are carried out. It includes information about choosing executors, fi

A guide for use by anyone who voluntarily helps to care for an adult who has impaired mental incapacity. It expalins what the law (Mental Capacity Act 2005) says about mental incapacity, how decisions about finance, health etc should be made, the role of

A guide for care professionals and volunteers involved in the care of adults who need support to make decisions – due to dementia, mental health problems or any other illness or injury which affects the person’s mental capacity. It explains the Mental Cap

IMCA is a new type of statutory advocacy introduced by the Mental Capacity Act 2005, which gives some people who lack capacity a right to receive support from an IMCA.The lack came into force in England & Wales in 2007. In England, Local Authorities commi

A guide for people who wish to prepare for possible future mental incapacity. It explains what the law says about mental incapacity, how decisions should be made on financial, health and other matters, the role of doctors, lawyers and where to get expert

Report on a one day conference held on 23rd November 2003, organised by HOPDEV, the joint ODPM / Dept. of Health Housing and Older People Development Group.

Think Local, Act Personal is the sector wide commitment to transform adult social care through personalisation and community-based support. It committed over 30 national organisations to work together and to develop, as one of the key priorities, a set

This report sets out the case for the provision of integrated information and advice for older people, which encompasses housing, care and finance that enables people to manage life changes. It also demonstrates why information and advice is valued mos

Retirement villages are a relatively new type of provision in the UK. Using the authors own research and other studies, the report reviews evidence to date on the impact of retirement villages. There are several key themes including – the potential for th

This brochure summarises the results of an independent evaluation of local housing and care options advice services for older people which are working in partnership with EAC FirstStop and Care & Repair England, with financial support from the Department f

Silverlinks is a Care & Repair England initiative which is enabling older people to make more informed decisions about their housing & related care. It is helping to create networks of mutual support whereby older volunteers share their personal housi

The issue of care and support for the elderly is high on the political agenda. This volume makes a valuable contribution to the debate about how this provision could be funded. In the chapters that follow, there is thorough analysis of the issues and,

A common concern for people who have had a stroke is that resulting problems such as walking, co-ordination or communication difficulties might make living in their own home difficult. But with the right support, some changes and adaptations, most people

This online guide is for people diagnosed with a long-term health condition in later life. The most common conditions include arthritis, heart disease, respiratory diseases, macular disease and stroke. It focuses on the impact of these conditions on da

A common concern for people with arthritis is that loss of strength, grip and mobility, together with pain and fatigue, will make it increasingly difficult for them to live independently at home. But with the right support, some changes and adaptations to

A common concern for people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma and other respiratory diseases is that difficulties in breathing will restrict their ability to carry out ordinary daily tasks and so remain living in their own home. Bu

A common concern for people with dementia is that confusion and memory loss will mean they cannot stay safely in their own home. But with the right support and with some simple design and layout changes, many people with dementia can and do enjoy living a

A common concern for people with heart disease is that symptoms such as shortness of breath, swollen legs and ankles, fatigue and worries about putting strain on the heart might make it harder to carry out ordinary daily tasks and so living in their own h

A common concern for people who have macular disease (MD) is how the condition might make it harder to carry out daily tasks and live in their own home. But with the right support, some changes and adaptations, most people with MD can and do continue to e

Information for anyone wishing to make a Will.

The First Stop Managing Money Better (MMB) project is part of the wider housing and care options support service offered by FirstStop. The project aims to reach more vulnerable older people, particularly by providing money advice as a key element of housi

There may be a time when you need someone to make decisions for you because of ill health. This factsheet explains how you can prepare for someone you trust to manage your money or make decisions about your own care and welfare in the way you would wish.

Getting medicine on prescription, buying medicine over the counter, medicine names, getting the best from your medicine, remembering to take your medicie, safe-keeping, expiry dates, reducung side-effects, falls, other types of medicine, reviewing your me

This guide is split into two sections. The first helps you assess your finances, balance your budget and deal with any debts. The second looks at how you can boost your income.

This survey is conducted by the national housing and care charity EAC (Elderly Accommodation Counsel) and forms part of a wider programme of work through our Later Life Research programme aimed at better understanding the financial needs and aspirations o

Shelter and the Joseph Rowntree Foundation asked us to carry out a market assessment of older people’s housing in England: both specialist retirement developments and mainstream housing suitable for people aged 55 and above. In response, this study add

The Master Locksmiths Association is the professional body of locksmiths. Their website will help you to find a licensed locksmith in your area. You can also download a document entitled ‘Guidelines for Minimum Security Requirements for Domestic Propert

People who have had medical treatment that went wrong or didn’t work properly may be able to get compensation for injuries. This explains what to do in the event of a medical accident.

Factsheet 23 is aimed at practitioners, commissioners, care services managers and housing managers in extra care housiong, an environment not specifically referred to in any guidance on the handling of medicines

The Code of Practice provides guidance to anyone who is working with and/or caring for adults who may lack capacity to make particular decisions. It describes their responsibilities when acting or making decisions on behalf of individuals who lack the cap

We provide advice and support to empower anyone experiencing a mental health problem. We campaign to improve services, raise awareness and promote understanding. We won’t give up until everyone experiencing a mental health problem gets support and respect

Case Study 34 provides an overview of extra care housing in general and concludes with a cost model based on a scheme of 16 self-contained single bedroom flats and 6 two-bedroom homes located as a 3-storey separate wing to a care home.

Technical Brief intended to help housing and care providers with mixed tenure developments to anticipate and avoid some of the problems and risks inherent in mixed tenure Extra Care housing

This technical brief provides a comprehensive review of the principal ways of achieving mixed tenure in extra care housing developments.

Explanation of extra care housing, as housing & care provision, buildings, lettings, tenure.

This guide is designed to help you take a look at your finances and identify your needs. It suggests questions to ask and ways to find the right accounts and policies for you.

We’re here to help you feel good about saving, managing and growing your money. Here you can discover more about how our site works, to help you understand what we do and how we do things at MoneySuperMarket.

Money can be tight at times, especially once we retire and find ourselves living on a fixed income while our fuel bills, travel costs and general living expenses go up every year. Yet many older people are missing out on hundreds of pounds of entitlements

This document provides a toolkit for undertaking work that will support a whole system approach to planning and developing accommodation and care. It is good practice rather than mandatory and has been prepared specifically to accompany the government’s

Care & Repair England is an independent charitable organisation established in 1986 which aims to improve older people’s housing. Its vision is that all older people have decent living conditions in a home of their own choosing. We aim to innovate, dev

A guide, including best practice examples, to involving and consulting residents around the design and review of service delivery arrangements.

Shared ownership is the most common form of subsidised access to home-ownership, and is commonly viewed as a ‘stepping stone’ to owning a home in full. But to what extent does this actually happen? How are shared owners able to ‘move on’ once their housin

This factsheet explains how moving abroad could affect your pension and entitlement to benefits and health care, and what action you can take. This factsheet is aimed at British citizens leaving England.

Access to original items (written materials and photos etc) from 30 museums, archives and libraries, recording the migration of Jewish, South Asian & Carribbean communities to England over the past 200 years.

A checklist of the things that generally need to be done by people moving home

Information for people who are considering moving into rented accommodation. It covers issues relevant to local authority, housing association, and private landlords, and it includes information on the recent changes to the law in Scotland for privately r

Website providing culturally appropriate & accurate information on areas of welfare law (debt, employment, health, housing, immigration, welfare benefits), in 11 languages.

A short factsheet detailing the main schemes and services that can help match you with another tenant looking for a ‘home swap’.