Suggestions for carers about how to help someone with dementia who walks or wanders about....
Information on who can claim this financial assistance and how to obtain it.....
The comprehensive guide to choosing and paying for care - Home support - Care homes - Specialist care - Useful contacts....
Information about payment for water, arrears, meters, water payment & vulnerable people, and tips on saving water....
Many households benefit from having a water meter. These webpages explain how the system works and what the new provisions are. They will also help you to decide if your....
From 1 April 2000 you have new rights over how you are charged for water for your home. These webpages tell you what your new rights are, how they have changed, and how ....
Explains how tenants can use the HOS to make a complaint against a member organisation. Members are all Registered Social Landlords, and some private landlords and managi....
Explains how tenants can use the HOS to make a complaint about a member organisation. Members include all Registered Social Landlords, and some private landlords and mana....
Explains how tenants can use the HOS to make a complaint about a member organisation. Members include all Registered Social Landlords, and some private landlords and mana....
Explains how tenants can use the HOS to make a complaint about a member organisation. Members include all Registered Social Landlords, and some private landlords and mana....
Explains to tenants how they can use the HOS to make a complaint about a member organisation. Members include all Registered Social Landlords, and some private landlords ....
Explains how tenants can use the HOS to make a complaint about a member organisation. Members are all Registered Social Landlords, and some private landlords and managing....
Explains how tenants can use the HOS to make a complaints about a member organisation. Members are all Registered Social Landlords, and some private landlords and managin....
Explains how tenants can use the HOS to make a complaint about a member organisation. Members are all Regiatered Social Landlords, and some private landlords and managing....
Explains how tenants can use the HOS to make a complaint about a member organisation. Members include all Registered Social Landlords, and some private landlords and mana....
Explains how tenants can use the HOS to make a complaint about a member organisation. Members are all Registered Social Landlords, and some private landlords and managing....
Explains how tenants can use the HOS to make a complaint about a member organisation. Members include all RSLs, and some private landlords and managing agents that have v....
Information about what benefits and tax credits are available, who can claim, how & where to claim, challenging a benefits or tax credit decision and appeals.....
Information about Housing Benefit and other benefits to which people aged 60 and over may be entitled.....
a guide to the tenants guarantee for tenants and applicants....
A Report based on a workshop run at the CIH National Sheltered Housing Conference in August 2002 where delegates were asked to consider in groups the advantages and disad....
Information and advice for people who have been diagnosed with dementia....
Information about the causes, symptoms, diagnosis & treatment of Alzheimers disease....
Brief description of dementia, it's causes, and symptoms.....
Elder abuse -the mistreatment of an older person. Who is abused, the different kinds of abuse, where it happens, who does it, why it happens, what to do and who to contac....
Information about what homeopathy is, how long it's been used, what happens when you see a homeopath, are homeopathic remedies safe, what illnesses a homeopath can treat,....
Hospice care described as an approach to death and dying, with individual care that includes support for families of those receiving hospice care. Hospices can provide se....
An overview of the Supporting People programme introduced in 2003. It describes the objectives, client groups, & defines housing-related support.....
A guide to what must be done following the death of someone, and the help that is available....
A guide about the financial aspects of death, benefits and help available....
Basic information on what to do in the event of a death in Spain, because the arrangements differ from those in the UK....
Guidance from the Financial Services Agency about what to do if your mortage mayments are in arrears....
An overview of the types of household products that use newer technology/ assistive technology including daily living & safety & security products, computers, telephones,....
Information guide about using a wheelchair on public transport, I.e. trains, trams, buses, coaches & taxis. It includes the law as it relates to disability, and informati....
This is a report based on a MORI survey of older people in homes that was commissioned by the Commission for Social Care Inspection for it's launch on 1st April 2004. It ....
Guidance for carers who are concerned that the person they are caring for goes wandering or walking.....
Case Study 15: Whitton’s Mill is an exciting development where two social purposes – regeneration and social housing for older people - have coincided to the mutual benef....
The regulations governing the people who are allowed to volunteer in the UK....
The role of DPTAC, an independent body, is to advise the Government on the transport needs of disabled people. The leaflet includes a phone contact for information on how....
A guide for people considering making an Enduring Power of Attorney, and those considering taking on the role of Attorney....
This report highlights the finding of a Housing LIN survey, and draws out some of the implications for commissioners, developers, funders and providers of extra care hous....
An overview of dealing with someone's affairs when they die. This includes information about Wills, what happens when there isn't a Will, probate, inheritance tax, & othe....
Explanation of Wills and why they are necessary, the role of an executor, application for probate, and what to do if there is no Will.....
Statistics about pensions and social security income as they relate to men and women. It looks at groups at risk of poverty and greater dependency.....
WRVS provide a variety of services to older people, including meals on wheels, community transport and books on wheels. They also run day centres and social clubs.....
The comprehensive guide to choosing and paying for care - Home support - Care homes - Specialist care - Useful contacts....
Discussion paper that looks at older people in the context of employment. It contains relevant statistics, and covers the current situation, the workplace, opportunities,....
General guidance for employers of lone workers, and advice on compliance with health & safety duties towards lone workers....
What BSL/English Interpreters do, video interpreting, when to use an interpreter, tips for working with BSL interpreters, booking an interpreter, charges, and help with p....
Deafblind people and how they communicate, what an interpreter or communication guide does, tips for working with one, when to use one, booking one, charges, and help wit....
Information and advice for people working with VDU's and their employers. It provides a summary of the law, simple adjustments, and where to get further advice....
Web page with access to information about Islam, Hinduism, Christianity, Judaism, Buddhism, and Sikhism....