Good practice code....
Overview of existing knowledge on demographic issues, projections and trends in relation to older people with high support needs in the UK....
Innovative ideas and suggestions already in circulation in the UK and globally that would contribute to better lives for older people with support needs....
What needs to change so that older people with high support needs can have a better life with care....
Report on a small-scale consultation with service users and disabled people....
Draws on case studies from Counsel and Care's advice service to highlight issues raised by carers of older people with high support needs. Explore how residential care an....
A study by McCarthy & Stone on the health and social care benefits of sheltered housing....
Guide to options for independent living....
This sets out what applicants and residents can expect from their housing association landlords, and what to do if the housing association doesn't appear to be honoring t....
A study looking at whether older people and family carers get the right information, advice and support they need regarding finding & moving into a care home. Results sh....
Explains how FirstStop Advice can help you explore your housing and care options and also how to fund and pay for accommodation or services you need.....
Report of a project to develop a method of measuring satisfaction levels of sheltered housing residents. Perameters:-
1. Suitable to the needs of, and developed in conju....
A directory listing details of over 850 extra care housing schemes in England by county. The price for the printed version includes a free copy of 'Statistics on Extra C....
Sample pages from EAC's directory of over 850 extra care housing schemes in England by county.....
A guide to precautions that people can make to their home in order to minimise the risk of burglary.....
A guide for employers to the provisions for risk assessment under health & safety legislation....
How someone with an illness or disability can get help to collect or deal with social security benefits....
Evaluation of the Department of Health's extra care housing programme for people with learning disabilities....
Information for people about hip replacement, and what to expect before, during and after the operation....
The guide explains how the Legal Services Commission funds civil legal services. It is for people seeking help on legal matters as well as those who can put others seekin....
A report on older people's experiences of housing support charges, based on enquiries received and evidence from locally based Age Concern staff. Contains key findings, s....
Information about Housing Benefit (HB), with an explanation of how to claim, how the amount you get is calculated, and how to appeal or complain.....
Information and advice for people who are having problems paying rent, or who are at risk of losing their home because they owe the landlord rent.....
This guide helps you through the steps of finding the right legal adviser, and has a tear-off page of checklists for you to take with you when you see an adviser....
This research sets out to evaluate the experience of Hanover's extraCare housing for frail older people from the perspective of its consumers. It is based on in-depth int....
Case Study 17 describes the approach Cumbria has taken in developing a more coordinated approach to delivering services to enable people to continue living in their commu....
Some of the services provided by Abbeyfield include:
1) Very sheltered housing in over 800 houses in the UK. Residents come and go as they please, receive visitors a....
Everything you need to know about living in an Abbeyfield house should be contained in your residents handbook. Your handbook is a guide to the rights, responsibilities ....
Introductary information for people who want information about dementia. It includes symptoms, who is affected, the impact, drugs, research and services that are needed.....
Guidance on choosing the most suitable route to getting help or advice if you feel you are experiencing abuse in hospital, day care, or care home setting. It outlines the....
Information about the regulations governing accepting volunteers (including refugees & asylum seekers) from overseas....
Our database of sheltered and retirement housing has specialist schemes
which usually cater for people over 60 or sometimes 55. If you are under
60 and not eligible f....
An introduction to all housing and care options, including 'staying put' at home or moving to sheltered or retirement housing or into a care home.....
There is an increasing range of options available for the accommodation and
care of people who have dementia. Some people with dementia are now
being diagnosed at an....
Information about accreditation, the issues, and options....
A practical guide to assist developers of Extra Care Housing. It draws on the experience of providers of Extra Care Housing tested against the experience and perspectives....
Action for Advocacy (A4A) is the central point of information on independent advocacy. This website includes a search facility for local IMCA providers in England & Wales....
A core activity of Action on Elder Abuse is the provision of a helpline (Elder Abuse Response - 080 88088141), which operates from 10.00 am to 4.30 pm, Monday to Friday. ....
A checklist for Social Services about sheltered housing that aims to improve joint working, by raising awareness of the potential benefits. Outline information about shel....
Outline information about sheltered housing, together with a checklist of key questions for hospital & primary care staff so that they can assess how well they understand....
The report:
Examines the effect of recent changes to the Disabled Facilities Grant programme, drawing on research carried out within the home improvement agency sector
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A good practice guide on adapting homes to meet the needs of people with sight loss. English & Welsh language versions combined....
Disability; repairs; home improvement; adaptations;....
Advice on what to do to make one's home manageable for longer, including helpful structural changes and equipment, information on how to buy products, how to pay for chan....
Information related to preparation of Advance Statements, Advance Directives, and Living Wills....
Information about the help that can be available from the Commission for Racial Equality (CRE) for people who think they have suffered racial discrimination, harassment o....
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Information about the causes and effects of a Stroke, and who is at risk. Compiled from information provided by the Stroke Association....
Information about the bereavement process and how families and friends can help someone who is bereaved....
Information and advice for people who are caring for someone with dementia, compiled from information from the Alzheimers Society....
Information about Diabetes....
Information about the importance of eye care and description of some common eye conditions affecting older people. Compiled from information provided by Optomise Eyecare....
Information about hearing loss in older people....
People can only expect to remain in an NHS hospital while they are receiving medical treatment. Sometimes older people and their relatives feel unprepared for a return h....
This guide is an introduction to services in Warwickshire that can help older people live more comfortably or independently at home, and the options available to those wh....
Information and advice about the causes and management of incontinence....
Information and advice about the symptoms and causes of Multiple Sclerosis, compiled from information provided by the Multiple Sclerosis Society....
Information and advice about the causes, symptoms and treatment of Parkinson's Disease. Compiled from information from the Parkinson's Disease Society....
Although intended for relatives of people resident in Four Seasons care homes, this provides useful advice about pressure sores, preventative care, who is at risk, and ho....
This is the website of the National Association of Citizens Advice Bureaux. You can search it to find your nearest bureau, of find on-line advice on a variety issues, i....
This self training module is for people who give general advice on a range of topics e.g. money, housing, services, and who wish to be able to advise older people about t....
Whilst most older people wish to stay in their existing home, a growing number are considering the possibility of moving. This course will enable advisers to offer older ....
Advice for people recovering from a heart attack (myocardial infarction)....
website of Age Action Ireland (Eire), which is Irelands national independent organisation on ageing and older people....
You can use this web page to find your nearest Age Concern office or shop.....
Aid-Call is a commercial service provided by Age Concern Careline. You are able to summon help instantly, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, if you need it. By pressing....
Access to Age Concern Northern Ireland website for information and advice....
Summary of a report into direct and indirect discrimination, covering education, employment, health care, social care, social security, transport, and citizenship.....
This is a guide to tackling age discrimination for housing providers, commissioners, planners and builders. It includes advice on how to recognise age discrimination, how....
Information about Age Exchange an organisation that works in all areas of reminiscence, including theatre, publishings, training, and exhibitions....
Reminiscence projects for children and older people....
Presentation given to a meeting of the Housing LIN, about the housing needs of the rising BME elderly population....
Access to charity which provides direct financial relief to frail elderly people in distress....
The information AIMS provide is based on the relevant legislation and Codes of Practice and is designed to be suitable for all residents. Advice and information can by g....
Practical information for people affected by chest, heart or stroke illness who are considering air travel....
How hearing aids work, how to get one on the NHS or privately, different types of hearing aids, digital hearing aids and how to get one, how to use and look after a heari....
This describes the ways of dealing with or resolving problems that don't involve going to court. These include alternative dispute schemes. Mediation, conciliation, arbit....
Information about Alzheimers disease for people with early Alzheimers, and for carers at any stage of the disease. It includes medical information about the diagnosis and....
An introduction into workforce development and staffing issues in extra care. Factsheet 9....
Introduction to the issues facing Extra Care Housing in rural communities. It highlights the ageing of rural populations and the pressures this places on commissioners of....
This provides an introduction to Extra Care Housing and links with the development, implementation and delivery of Intermediate Care. Factsheet 11....
Describes the symptoms and treatment of angina....
Case Study 31 describes an innovative approach to obtaining the views of people approaching retirement about their future housing and accommodation needs.....
This leaflet covers in general terms what most people might want to know as they start their retirement. Broadly, how much tax you pay depends on your income.....
A practical guide to answer the most commonly asked questions by council tenants about Arms Length Management Organisations....
This factsheet looks at arrangements for other people to make decisions
about your welfare and finances if you lack the capacity to make those
decisions yourself. It ....
The responsibilities of local Councils in England to assess the needs of people who need assistance to carry out daily living tasks. How to get an assessment, what happen....
The responsibilities of local Councils in Scotland to assess the needs of people who need assistance to carry out daily living tasks. How to get an assessment, what happe....
This explains the community care system in Wales, and the responsibilities of local Councils. People who need support to remain living independently in the community can ....
Assistive technology can play a part in supporting people who live in extra care housing. This summarises the most common applications, gives examples, and tells where to....
Choosing the most suitable kind of care for yourself or for a relative is never simple. An Independent Care Adviser may be able to help you to decide whether to stay or ....
Website of AIFA, the trade body for independent financial advisers. From the site contact details of local advisers can be accessed....
An evaluation of the practical and ethical implications of assistive technology and devices to support people with dementia and their carers.....
A brief guide about how blind and partially sighted people can benefit from Attendance Allowance....
Information about Attendance Allowance and Disability Living Allowance (DLA) which are social security benefits intended to help with the costs of illness or disability.....
Facthseet 27 provides information on AA and DLA and its use in extra care housing....
Information for older people in the Punjabi language about how to avoid accidential falls in the home....
Information for older people, in Chinese, about how to avoid accidental falls in the home....
Information for older people, in Gujarati, about how to avoid accidental falls at home....
Information for older people, in Urdu, about how to avoid accidental falls at home....