Websites with information on retirement properties and care for elderly people abroad. Click on one of the highlighted areas on the European map below, or select from the list of countries in the rest of the world. Europe – Retirement housing and Care homes Albania Austria Belarus Belgium Bosnia and Herzegowina Bulgaria Croatia Cyprus Czechia […]

Whilst the HousingCare website contains a comprehensive database for every specialist housing scheme for older people in the UK, there are many other later life housing options for those who do not wish to move into specially-built retirement accommodation. Whether you are looking to rent or to buy, if you are looking to move into […]

Financial assessment If you have been assessed by your local council Social Services as in need of help or care, whether at home or in a care home, you have the right to a financial assessment to determine whether the council will help towards the costs. More about obtaining care and support from your local […]

Housing: Your rights Buying property General rights applicable to all purchasers of property are not covered on this website Buying retirement property Purchasers of properties in retirement complexes that include shared facilities and/or services generally have specific rights as defined in their Lease. Additional protection for purchasers in England is provided by a Code of […]

Assessing what help or care you need If you find it difficult to manage day to day, you are generally entitled to a free assessment, by your local council Social Services, of what help or care you need. If you have a disability, this is an absolute right. An assessment must be carried out within […]

Conflicts may arise when arranging help or care for an older person during of after an emergency, when everyone involved is stressed. So how to get what you are entitled to without creating extra difficulties? Care If you need care, you are generally entitled to a free professional assessment of your needs by your local […]

This quick guide identifies the main benefits that are available to older people and provides a brief explanation of the eligibility criteria for each and information on how to apply. This guide covers the following key benefits for older people: The State Pension Pension Credit Attendance Allowance Winter Fuel Payment State Pension Many people do […]

Here FirstStop Advice has collated a number of areas where such advice might be sought and providing links to the Financial Services Authority (FSA) Website the ‘Money Advice Service’ Pensions and Annuities Money purchase pension options Lifetime annuities Savings & Investments New to Investments Types of Savings Products Savings Accounts Cash Individual Savings Account (ISA) […]